Shapiro Address Political Violence At Summit

September 16, 2025 2:27 am

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania says that the nation must “turn the tide” against political violence and the belief that government can’t solve problems. The Democratic governor delivered the remarks Tuesday at the Eradicate Hate Global Summit in Pittsburgh, days after the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk. Shapiro says political leaders must condemn all forms of political violence and reject the “rhetoric of vengeance.” Shapiro and his family fled the governor’s office residence in the middle of the night in April after an alleged arsonist broke in and set it on fire in an attempt to kill Shapiro.