Vice President Kamala Harris mocked two protesters shouting religious chants at a Wisconsin rally, drawing cheers from supporters while sparking fresh controversy over her approach to religious voters.
Vice President Kamala Harris drew cheers from her supporters at a Wisconsin rally after mocking two protesters who interrupted her speech with religious chants. As Harris spoke about expanding abortion access nationwide, the protesters shouted “Christ is King!” and “Jesus is Lord!”—to which Harris responded, "Oh, you guys are at the wrong rally." The crowd erupted in applause as she added, "I think you meant to go to the smaller one down the street," a jab seemingly directed at former President Donald Trump’s rally nearby.
The two protesters, identified as Luke Polaske and Grant Beth, students from Lacrosse University, confirmed to *Breitbart News* that they were behind the interruption. Their bold move brought religious sentiments into an already contentious discussion on abortion in the state.
Harris’ off-the-cuff comment came just a day after she declined an invitation to attend the prestigious 79th Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner, a bipartisan charity event that traditionally draws high-profile political figures. The dinner, known for its lighthearted political roasts, has been attended by every major presidential candidate since 1984, except for Walter Mondale, who notably skipped it—and lost the election.
Former President Trump, in contrast, attended the dinner, delivering humorous remarks to the bipartisan crowd. Meanwhile, Harris opted to submit a pre-recorded video, which comedian Jim Gaffigan, who performed at the event, later criticized as not funny.
Harris’ decision to skip the Catholic charity dinner and her mocking of protesters are likely to further deepen the divide between her and religious voters. While her supporters applauded her quick wit in Wisconsin, her actions may fuel ongoing debates about her approach to religious communities and social issues.
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