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Harris’s NYC Book Tour Launch Disrupted by Gaza Protesters

Her “I’m not president right now” reply went viral.

Overview

  • Pro-Palestinian demonstrators repeatedly interrupted the New York event as additional protesters rallied outside the venue.
  • Security removed at least three attendees after accusations from the floor that Harris was complicit in "genocide."
  • Harris told the crowd, "I’m not president right now, there’s nothing I can do," drawing loud applause from the audience.
  • She criticized President Donald Trump for giving Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "blank check" and voiced sympathy for Palestinians.
  • A clip of her exchange posted by Washington Post reporter Sabrina Rodríguez amassed about one million views online.