Kamala Harris responded cleverly to hecklers with a sharp two-sentence jab aimed at Donald Trump during a rally in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The Vice President, speaking about abortion rights at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, accused Trump of gaslighting women over reproductive rights.
Harris highlighted Trump’s hand in selecting three Supreme Court justices who played a role in overturning Roe vs. Wade, leading to murmurs among the crowd. As one rallygoer began chanting “Lies! Lies! Lies!”, Harris swiftly countered, suggesting they were at the wrong rally and humorously directing them to a smaller gathering nearby.
This exchange comes amid a charged campaign atmosphere, with Election Day looming just 18 days away. Trump’s fixation on rally crowds was evident in Harris’ response, referencing his boastful claims about event attendance and drawing parallels to previous jabs taken at Trump’s rallies. Harris’ ability to shut down hecklers with wit underscores the ongoing tension and spirited exchanges characterising the current election cycle.