Kamala Harris faces backlash for accusing pro-Palestinians of helping Trump

Social media users slammed US Vice President Kamala Harris' response to protesters at her rally after she equated protesting against the war in Gaza with support for Donald Trump.

About halfway through the presidential candidate's Wednesday speech at a rally in Detroit, a group of pro-Palestinian protesters started chanting: “Kamala, Kamala, you can’t hide, we won’t vote for genocide”.

Harris first tried to recognise the protesters and said: “I’m here because we believe in democracy, everyone’s voice matters. But I’m speaking now.”

As the protesters continued, Harris’ tone changed suddenly, and she said, “You know what, if you want Donald Trump to win, then say that. Otherwise, I’m speaking,” which triggered the crowd to chant “Kamala” to drown out the protesters. 

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