A woman was arrested after allegedly tossing a red liquid onto Vice President Kamal Harris’ motorcade during a campaign visit to Phoenix.
Anasilvia Gomez-Zamora, 30, was taken into custody in connection with the incident, which happened at around 6 p.m. on Friday near 7th Street and Southern Avenue.
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She was charged with aggravated assault on a police officer, endangerment and resisting arrest.
The woman was standing on a sidewalk near where the motorcade was driving when she threw a red liquid, according to Phoenix Police. The liquid landed on eight Phoenix Police Officers on motorcycles.
“The motor officers were able to continue the motorcade as they progressed through their route. Other officers in the area were able to locate and arrest the woman responsible,” Sgt. Phil Krynsky told Fox 10. Gomez-Zamora was booked in jail in Maricopa County on Saturday but has since been released.
Harris was visiting Phoenix to campaign on her “Fight for Reproductive Freedoms” tour in support of abortion access for women in the U.S., her fourth trip to Arizona as vice president.
Kamala Harris, the first female vice president of the United States, has faced a barrage of hate and criticism since taking office. From baseless conspiracy theories to personal attacks on her character, the hate directed towards Harris is indicative of the deep-seated misogyny and racism that still permeates society.
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One of the main criticisms leveled against Harris is that she is too ambitious and power-hungry. This trope of the “ambitious woman” is a centuries-old stereotype that has been used to discredit and undermine women in positions of power. Harris, like many other successful women before her, is constantly scrutinized and criticized for her ambition, while her male counterparts are praised for their drive and determination.
Another common attack on Harris is that she is not “black enough” or that she is not a “real” Black woman. This racist and divisive rhetoric seeks to invalidate Harris’s identity and erase her lived experiences as a woman of mixed heritage. Harris has proudly embraced her Black and South Asian roots, but her detractors continue to question her authenticity and attempt to diminish her accomplishments.
Furthermore, Harris has been the target of numerous conspiracy theories and misinformation campaigns, with some even going so far as to claim that she is not eligible to serve as vice president due to her parents’ immigration status. These baseless attacks are not only harmful to Harris personally but also undermine the integrity of the democratic process.
It is important to acknowledge that criticism and disagreement are a natural part of politics, but the hate directed towards Harris goes beyond mere disagreement. It is rooted in misogyny, racism, and a deep-seated fear of powerful women.
