ICYMI: Governor Shapiro Delivers Keynote Address on Political Violence in America

“Whether it takes place in Butler, Pennsylvania, suburban Minnesota, or at Utah Valley University — we must make clear that political violence has no place in our country.” 

 

“We must reject the rhetoric of vengeance, and instead focus on the work of healing. Censorship — using the long arm of government to silence people, businesses, and nonprofits and restrict their right to free speech — will not solve this problem.”

 

“Folks on both sides of the aisle need to universally condemn political violence in all its forms — no matter what side it comes from or who is targeted.”

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:

AP News: Pennsylvania governor says US must ‘turn the tide’ against political violence, reject vengeance

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

The Philadelphia Inquirer: Josh Shapiro says Donald Trump should learn to manage political violence by looking to Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Months after arson attack, Gov. Shapiro urges unity at Eradicate Hate Summit

Penn Live: Gov. Shapiro says country is less safe because of Trump response to Kirk assassination

The Guardian: Pennsylvania’s Josh Shapiro says leaders need ‘moral clarity’ amid rising political violence

FOX43: “Unacceptable” | Gov. Josh Shapiro condemns political violence in wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing

LNP: Shapiro urges rejection of political violence, blasts those who 'cherry pick' instances to condemn

WITF: Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro condemns political violence, and criticizes President Donald Trump

TribLive: Corbett to introduce Shapiro at Pittsburgh summit in bipartisan stand against political violence

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'

Pennsylvania Capital Star: Shapiro says leaders have a responsibility to “speak and act with moral clarity”

Erie Times News: Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro slams Trump for 'selective' outrage against political violence

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

WNEP: Gov. Shapiro delivers address on political violence at Eradicate Hate Global Summit in Pittsburgh

WFMZ: 'Violence is never the answer': Gov. Shapiro calls for end to political violence in Pittsburgh speech

CBS3: Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks out against political violence at Eradicate Hate Global Summit

WNEP: Gov. Shapiro delivers address on political violence at Eradicate Hate Global Summit in Pittsburgh

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