Moment Kamala Harris claps back at anti-Israel protesters interrupting rally in throwback to viral 2020 VP debate

KAMALA Harris snapped at a group of protestors who tried to hijack the biggest rally of her presidential campaign so far.

The incumbent vice president and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz were in Detroit, Michigan on Wednesday night in front of more than 15,000 people.

Vice President Kamala Harris snapped at a group of Gaza protestors after they interrupted her campaign rallyCredit: AP

She received a minute-long ovation after being introduced by her VP pick, Tim WalzCredit: AP

The rally had more than 15,000 attendees in Detroit, MichiganCredit: AP

Harris' moment drew parallels to her debate against Mike Pence in 2020Credit: Reuters

Walz introduced Harris to the audience, who cheered for the vice president in a minute-long ovation.

However, Harris seemed to struggle to regain control of the rally for a moment when a group of Gaza protestors began yelling at her as she spoke.

"Kamala Kamala, you can't hide, we don't want no genocide," the protestors chanted as Harris appeared to downplay the interruption.

Supporters yelled Harris' name to drown out the protestors, however, Harris snapped at the group as they became unruly.

"If you want Donald Trump to win then say that," said Harris. "Otherwise, I'm speaking."

As the protests continued, Harris doubled down.

"I'm here because we believe in democracy. Everyone's voice matters but I am speaking now."

The moment drew parallels to Harris' 2020 debate with then-Vice President Mike Pence, who interrupted her about 10 times.

However, Harris didn't back down, challenging Pence several times.

"Mr. Vice President, I'm speaking. I'm speaking."

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Meanwhile, Pence continued to talk until Harris said: "If you don't mind letting me finish, then we can have a conversation."

She said the line again after Pence claimed that Joe Biden would raise taxes "on day one" of his presidency.

"I thought we saw enough of it in last week's debate, but this is supposed to be a debate based on fact and truth," Harris said at the time.

"The truth of the matter is Joe Biden has been clear. He will not raise taxes on anyone who makes less than $400,000."

Pence interrupted, saying that Biden would "repeal the Trump tax cuts," however, Harris stopped him.

"Mr. Vice President, I'm speaking," she said, laughing and shaking her head as he continued to speak over her.

Who is Governor Tim Walz?

Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate after weeks of chaos for the Democratic Party. Here's what to know about her pick.

Democratic politician Walz became the 41st governor of Minnesota in 2019.

The 60-year-old is a retired teacher and former non-commissioned officer in the Army National Guard.

Walz graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato in 2001 and Chadron State College in 1989.

He has been married to his wife and fellow teacher Gwen Walz since 1994.

The pair share two children named Hope and Gus, who were conceived through IVF and fertility treatments, per the Star Tribune.

Hope graduated from a Montana college, while Gus attends public high school in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Walz was born in West Point, Nebraska, in 1964, and grew up in Valentine.

He is known for being punctual and graduated from Butte High School in Butte, Nebraska, in 1982.

In 1989, he taught English in China and learned to speak Mandarin.

Walz quit drinking alcohol after he got a DWI in Nebraska in 1995.

Troopers pulled him over for going 96 mph in a 55 mph zone, and a breathalyzer test found his blood alcohol concentration was .128, according to court records.

After he was arrested, he struck a plea deal to reduce the charges, which was a topic of conversation when he first ran for Congress in 2006.

When state troopers drive Walz in the state SUV as part of his governorship, he sits in the front passenger seat because he gets carsick in the back seats, per the Star Tribune.

When Walz was 19, his father died of lung cancer.

His mother, Darlene Rose, still lives in Nebraska and sometimes visits her son at the Capitol.

"If you don't mind letting me finish, we can both have a conversation," she said.

"Please," said Pence.

The phrase "Mr. Vice President, I'm speaking," went viral on social media as the moment was clipped and turned into gifs that trended on X, then known as Twitter.

That debate went much smoother than the one between Biden and Trump a week prior when Biden snapped at his opponent after one too many interruptions.

"Will you shut up, man," Biden said in a moment that quickly turned into a meme online.

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It comes as Harris and Walz made their debut as running mates on Tuesday night at a rally in Philadelphia, where Harris introduced her pick to the nation.

"Since the day that I announced my candidacy, I set out to find a partner who can help build this brighter future," she said.

"I found such a leader: Governor Tim Walz of the great state of Minnesota."

Walz wowed the crowd of more than 10,000 with a fiery speech praising Harris while slamming their opponent, Trump.

"He doesn't know the first thing about service. He doesn't have time for it because he's too busy serving himself," said Walz.

"So you know what's out there so say it with me: we are not going back.

"We'll sleep when we're dead," he said of the countdown to Election Day.