Shapiro says officials must "lead by example" in heated rhetoric
Summary
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro urged politicians to counter heated campaign rhetoric with kindness and decency, saying cruelty can make people less safe. He also discussed threats against him and his family, including a 2025 arson attack at the governor’s residence, and said the threats have not deterred him from seeking reelection.Key Facts
- Shapiro made the comments Sunday on CBS’s “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.”
- Shapiro is seeking reelection as Pennsylvania governor this year; he was first elected in 2022.
- Shapiro said an arson attack at the governor’s residence occurred in 2025 after his family held a Passover Seder there.
- He said that since the attack, more people have threatened him, his wife and their family because of his faith.
- Shapiro said the threats weigh on him but motivate him to continue his work.
- He described campaign rhetoric in places including Michigan as dangerous and hateful.
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