A video is making waves online. It captures a woman screaming at a toddler during Vice President Kamala Harris' rally in Houston. Critics are outraged by the shocking behavior toward the child.
The rally on Friday drew a star-studded crowd, including Beyoncé, Jessica Alba, and Willie Nelson. They rallied voters in Texas ahead of the upcoming election.
In the viral video, a woman in a light blue shirt approaches a little girl in a stroller. She leans down and screams in the child’s face. The exact words are unclear, as well as what triggered her outburst.
A man, presumed to be the girl’s father, quickly swoops in. He picks up the toddler, shielding her from the woman’s anger.
Another woman intervenes, confronting the screamer. She pulls the woman away, insisting, “Not at the baby, not at the baby.”
The toddler's father, still holding a microphone, questions the screaming woman: “Are you not ashamed at all? Look at her face!” It's uncertain if he was a counter-protester or why he had a microphone.
The video has garnered over 22 million views on X by Monday morning. Social media is buzzing, with many condemning the woman and applauding the intervening woman.
Harris' rally was massive, with about 30,000 attendees. Beyoncé officially endorsed Harris but did not perform. "It's time for America to sing a new song," she said, urging a warm Texas welcome for Harris.
Media outlets had hinted at a performance by Beyoncé, leading to backlash when she didn’t sing. Trump used this to criticize Harris, claiming she "lied" to attract a crowd. During his own rally in Michigan, he recounted the Houston event, mocking the response to Harris' speech.