Harrisburg, PA – Yesterday, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered a keynote address at the 2025 Eradicate Hate Global Summit in Pittsburgh, discussing the need to confront hate and political violence with moral clarity. During yesterday’s address, the Governor emphasized that censorship and vengeance are not solutions – and that in this moment, leaders must focus on healing and bringing people together while continuing to protect free speech.
Watch the Governor’s remarks here and read his remarks as prepared for delivery here.
Here’s what people are reading and watching about Governor Shapiro’s address:
The New York Times: Shapiro, Denouncing Political Violence, Warns Trump Is Inflaming Tensions
The Hill: Shapiro urges US to ‘turn the tide’ on political violence after Kirk killing
CNN: Josh Shapiro says Trump failed the ‘morality test’ in his response to Kirk assassination
NBC News: Gov. Josh Shapiro criticizes 'selective condemnation' of political violence
Penn Live: Gov. Shapiro says country is less safe because of Trump response to Kirk assassination
WITF: Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro condemns political violence, and criticizes President Donald Trump
WESA: In Pittsburgh, Shapiro calls for both ‘moral clarity’ and speech protections as violence rises
AXIOS Pittsburgh: Shapiro calls out Trump over selective outrage on violence
Politics PA: Shapiro: “Reject Vengeance, Focus on Healing”
Fox News: Shapiro chides Trump over response to Charlie Kirk assassination
Philly Burbs: Pa. Gov. Shapiro criticizes Trump for 'selective' outrage against political violence
The Tribune-Democrat: Shapiro warns of youth falling into online traps, becoming politically violent
Good Morning America: Gov. Shapiro slams Oval Office's 'cherry picking' of recent political violence
Reuters: Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro faults Trump's response to Kirk shooting, urges 'calm'
Newsmax: Gov. Shapiro: WH Selectively Condemns Political Violence
ABC 27: Shapiro calls for ending political violence at ‘Eradicate Hate’ summit; White House responds
Levittown Now: After Attacks, Gov. Shapiro Urges Leaders To Condemn All Political Violence
WTAJ: ‘It’s all wrong’ Governor Shapiro condemns political violence in America
WJAC: PA governor calls for unity, media literacy following acts of political violence
WGAL: Gov. Shapiro addresses political violence at summit
CBS3: Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks out against political violence at Eradicate Hate Global Summit