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Kamala Harris Criticized for Met Gala Amid Gaza Crisis

5/7/2025

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Former Vice President Kamala Harris faced fierce criticism for attending the Met Gala while the humanitarian crisis in Gaza escalates. Detractors pointed to the Democratic Party's dwindling approval ratings and accused her of neglecting urgent calls for a ceasefire. Outside the event, protests erupted, starkly contrasting the glitz of celebrity culture with the dire plight of those suffering in Gaza.

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Former Vice President Kamala Harris faced fierce criticism for attending the Met Gala while the humanitarian crisis in Gaza escalates. Detractors pointed to the Democratic Party's dwindling approval ratings and accused her of neglecting urgent calls for a ceasefire. Outside the event, protests erupted, starkly contrasting the glitz of celebrity culture with the dire plight of those suffering in Gaza.