Kamala Harris’s new book, “107 Days,” has been met with significant criticism, being described as a money-making effort rather than a genuine memoir. Critics argue the book avoids responsibility for her unsuccessful 2024 presidential campaign, instead blaming others such as Biden’s staff, fellow Democrats, and the political environment.
A particularly contentious revelation is her admission that she did not select Pete Buttigieg as her running mate because he is gay. This disclosure has been widely condemned as tone-deaf and potentially damaging to her political standing.
The book is characterized as a bitter account that harms the Democratic Party more than it critiques Republican opponents. It is seen as a failed attempt at a political comeback, further undermining her position.
The launch of her book tour in New York City was disrupted by anti-Israel protesters who expressed anger over her perceived lack of support for their cause. Her response to the interruptions was to deflect responsibility, stating, “I’m not president right now. There’s nothing I can do.”
This incident reinforced a recurring criticism of Harris: a perceived tendency to avoid accountability. Her handling of the protest was seen as consistent with a pattern of deflecting blame for various challenges.
During the event, she attempted to distance herself from the Biden administration’s policies. She emphasized that she was not the ultimate decision-maker, while also telling protesters they were not “letting her talk” and urging for a calmer discourse.
However, this call for calm did not extend to her comments about Donald Trump, whom she labeled a “Communist dictator.” This contrast highlights a perceived inconsistency in her rhetoric, advocating for lowered tensions only when it suits her.
Protesters in support of Gaza have interrupted Kamala Harris several times during the first stop of her book tour tonight in NYC.
At one point, she responded to a protester: “I’m not president right now. There’s nothing I can do.” pic.twitter.com/3oGdLnHzp6
— Sabrina Rodríguez (@sabrod123) September 24, 2025
