Kamala Harris expressed compassion for Palestinians and condemned President Donald Trump for giving the Israeli government “a blank check” as she addressed a packed New York City performance center during her book tour. The former vice president also referenced her support for a Democratic mayoral candidate who has spoken out against the war in Gaza, highlighting her commitment to bringing diverse voices to the forefront.
Harris acknowledged that the issue of Israel’s war in Gaza is deeply divisive and noted that she had taken criticism from the Biden administration when speaking out about starvation in Gaza over a year ago. She urged the crowd to “take the temperature down” amidst disruptions by pro-Palestinian protesters, emphasizing that she understands their concern but believes that the situation didn’t have to unfold this way.
The comments sparked a heated exchange between Harris and Trump, who responded with a personal attack on social media, labeling her as “dumb as a rock.” However, Harris’s remarks were widely seen as a powerful statement against the war in Gaza and her commitment to promoting unity and inclusivity.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/09/24/politics/kamala-harris-book-tour-protesters