Left-wing protesters crashed a rally in support of Vice President Kamala Harris in New York on Wednesday, clashing with police.
video Pro-Palestinian protesters are seen shouting at after-party patrons at a Harlem restaurant. According to Chaos ensued as police escorted protesters from the afterparty, with horns, whistles and smoke bombs going off, according to the New York Post.
In the footage, one man can be heard yelling “How dare you do that!” as many after-party goers raise their voices.
BREAKING: Pro-Palestinian protesters crash Kamala Harris Democratic Party afterparty, smoke bombs fired at outdoor restaurant, mass arrests pic.twitter.com/5BVEGhzrq0
— Oliya ScooterCaster 🛴 (@ScooterCasterNY) August 15, 2024
At least 14 people were detained, according to police. Police arrested a female protester who taunted officers with a cardboard sign on the sidewalk, according to the New York Post. Another protester reportedly fled from officers.
Currently: Over 100 protesters @VP Motorcade!
Amid the US bloodbath in Gaza and escalating tensions in Yemen, Vice President Kamala Harris has been in New York for interviews and private events.
Kamala Harris — There can be no business as usual during your genocide!!
🇵🇸🇵🇸Liberate Palestine🇵🇸🇵🇸 pic.twitter.com/Re4lPOxdsh
— NYC-DSA 🌹 (@nycDSA) January 17, 2024
The incident caused damage to the restaurant's structure and reportedly caused thousands of dollars in damage to its outdoor seating. According to “Vote No to the Bombala Genocide,” an anti-Israel poster reading that read, “Vote No to the Bombala Genocide,” was briefly on display in the restaurant's window, according to the New York Post. (Related: 'Severe whiplash': Prominent pollster tells Megyn Kelly Democrats are obsessed with Kamala Harris)
Police vehicles were reportedly scrawled with the words “Liberate Gaza.”
🚨BREAKING: Pro-Palestinian protesters gather outside a Kamala Harris campaign event in Harlem, NYC, yelling at Mayor Adams as he arrives.
The slogan read, “Kamala Harris, you can't hide, we're going to charge you with genocide.” pic.twitter.com/fY3jXekVor
— Andre Nuta 🇺🇲 (@andre_nuta) August 15, 2024
Top New York state Democratic officials, including New York Gov. Kathy Hockle, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York Attorney General Letitia James, were among the most prominent speakers at the pro-Harris event. ABC 7 New York Adams' speech was reportedly interrupted by protesters before the afterparty.
Palestinian supporters protested in Harlem at the New York City kickoff to elect Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. pic.twitter.com/mkmcMU9QT2
— Dean Moses (@Dean_Moses) August 14, 2024
Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, did not attend Wednesday's rally.
