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Protesters Disrupt Harris’ Chicago Book Event as Security Removes Multiple Attendees

Protests tied to Gaza criticism have followed her tour stops, turning the memoir rollout into a recurring test of message control.

Overview

  • At Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre on Saturday, at least one attendee shouted during Kamala Harris’ discussion of 107 Days, prompting chants of “get her out” as security removed several people.
  • Footage from the event showed additional interruptions, including a man who appeared to yell about genocide before being escorted out, with motivations at the venue not immediately clear.
  • Videos shared by the U.S. Palestinian Community Network depict protesters accusing Harris of supporting Israel’s actions in Gaza and calling her “killer Kamala” before removals.
  • Moderator Michele Norris urged the crowd to respect the speaker to applause, while Harris responded with a light quip about her name and, in another exchange, challenged a heckler over discouraging voting.
  • The Chicago incident continues a pattern of disruptions reported at earlier tour stops in New York City and Washington, D.C., as the memoir’s rollout draws criticism from some Democrats and commentators.