Chaos as Protesters Interrupt Kamala Harris’ Book Tour Event

Kamala Harris’ book tour stop in Chicago didn’t go quite as planned on Saturday, as multiple protesters disrupted the event and were swiftly removed by security.

The former vice president was on stage promoting her new memoir, 107 Days, in conversation with journalist Michele Norris when things turned chaotic. As Harris was speaking, a woman in the audience began shouting, sparking chants of “Get her out!” from fellow attendees. Security wasted no time escorting her out of the venue.

It didn’t stop there. At least two more disruptions followed — one involving a man yelling what sounded like a protest against genocide. Videos from the event show tense moments, with the crowd visibly frustrated and applauding once the interruptions were handled.

“We encourage people to use their voices,” Norris told the crowd, “but we want them to show respect for this woman.”

Harris responded with a touch of humor, saying, “And please pronounce my name correctly…”

This isn’t the first time Harris’ national book tour has faced backlash. Since launching her promotional run for 107 Days, she’s been met with protests and criticism at multiple stops.

The memoir chronicles the turbulent sprint of her 107-day presidential campaign in 2024, launched after President Biden withdrew from the race. Harris details the chaos, tough decisions, internal campaign friction, and the uphill battle of stepping in at the last minute.

But the book — and the media tour behind it — hasn’t exactly been warmly received by everyone, even within her own party.

An advisor to a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate told Politico, “At a time when people are looking for vision and leadership… she wrote a gossip book that prioritizes the pettiness of her politics. It’s embarrassing — for her and for Democrats.”

Former CNN political analyst Chris Cillizza chimed in as well, writing in his Substack that Harris’ media blitz reminded him that “she is simply not a very good politician,” adding that after all these years, “she hasn’t gotten much better.”

He also posted on X (formerly Twitter), calling her public appearances “word salads” and critiquing her off-the-cuff speaking style.

Democratic strategist Gary South echoed the sentiment, telling The Hill that the timing of Harris’ book — and its tone — couldn’t have been worse.

“She came out with arms flailing and guns blazing, blaming everyone but herself for her loss,” South said. “It’s a curiously negative and ungracious tome for someone who reportedly thinks she can run again in 2028.”