During a Chicago stop on her national book tour for 107 Days, former Vice President Kamala Harris faced multiple disruptions as protesters shouted over her remarks, prompting security to eject at least three individuals. The event took place at the Auditorium Theatre and was attended by a large audience of supporters and press.
The first protester interrupted early in the program, yelling from the audience and causing attendees to chant, “get her out.” Moments later, another individual began shouting about “genocide,” drawing audible reactions before being escorted out. Security acted quickly in both cases to restore order. The moderator addressed the disruption by defending freedom of speech but urged “respect for this woman,” while Harris attempted to deflect with humor, reminding the audience to “pronounce my name correctly.”
This is not the first disruption during Harris’ 107 Days promotional tour. Previous stops have also seen interruptions, particularly by pro‑Palestinian demonstrators critical of the administration’s Middle East policies. The book tour, meant to boost Harris’ public presence and distance her from the Biden administration’s more controversial positions, has instead revealed persistent opposition from both sides of the political spectrum.
The event continued without further incident after the removals, but the protest underscored the volatile atmosphere surrounding public appearances by high‑profile Democrats. Harris, who has attempted to position herself as a unifying voice ahead of 2026, faces growing skepticism from voters, especially younger and more progressive activists.
