Kamala Harris’ highly anticipated book tour got off to a rocky start Wednesday night in New York City after pro-Palestinian protesters repeatedly interrupted her remarks.
The former vice president was there to promote her new memoir, 107 Days, which insiders describe as “a gripping tale of finger-pointing and inspirational word salads.” But within minutes of taking the stage, Harris found herself sparring with protesters who accused her of failing their cause.
“I’m not president right now. There’s nothing I can do,” Harris snapped, according to eyewitnesses. “Except, of course, sign your books after the event. Paperback only.”
One protester shouted, “You’re complicit!” to which Harris responded, “Actually, I’m complicated — it’s different.”
At one point, Harris tried to calm the crowd by appealing to reason. “Let’s bring the temperature down,” she said. “Unlike the current president, who prefers to microwave the nation at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.”
Meanwhile, an exasperated Secret Service agent reportedly muttered, “I signed up to take a bullet, not to sit through this.”
After the event, Harris attempted to spin the night as a success. “I was heard, even when I wasn’t heard,” she told reporters. “That’s leadership. That’s democracy. That’s… well, I’ll have to workshop the rest.”
