US EditionShapiro Urges US to ‘Turn the Tide’ on Political Violence After Kirk Killing
Gov. Josh Shapiro called for consistent condemnation of political violence and criticized selective responses, highlighting 87% of U.S. adults recognize political violence as a problem.
- Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro addressed a rise in political violence, urging unity and condemning selective condemnation by leaders, including President Donald Trump, without naming him directly.
- Shapiro emphasized the importance of restoring faith in government and fostering dialogue to address political violence, especially among younger Americans who feel ignored, relating to the recent assassination of activist Charlie Kirk.
- He criticized the selective condemnation of political violence, stating that such actions only deepen division and make it harder to heal.
- Shapiro called for a shared responsibility in rejecting political violence, stating, 'The answer to speech you disagree with is not violence, it's more speech.
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Gov. Shapiro: WH Selectively Condemns Political Violence
Pennsylvania Democrat Gov. Josh Shapiro accused the White House and Republicans on Tuesday of cherry-picking which political violence to condemn in the wake of last week's assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk. Shapiro made the comments in a speech at the Eradicate Hate Global Summit 2025 in Pittsburgh, ABC News reported. "Unfortunately, some, from the dark corners of the internet all the way to the Oval Office, want to cherry-pick w…
'You missed the entire point!' Scott Jennings hammered by CNN analyst during heated clash
Kate Bedingfield, a CNN political analyst, clashed with prominent conservative strategist Scott Jennings on Tuesday over remarks Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) made about conservative activist Charlie Kirk's murder last week. Shapiro said, "We have a clear and unequivocal responsibility to call out all fo...
'Didn't work for you': CNN analyst confronts Trump's favorite pundit on political violence
CNN political commentator Kate Bedingfield and conservative commentator Scott Jennings traded barbs during a CNN segment on Tuesday evening during a discussion on political violence in the wake of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk’s death, with Bedingfield telling Jennings he “missed the entire point."At the beginning of the segment, CNN played Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's (D) statement condemning political violence.Host Kasie Hunt said, "I w…
Gov. Josh Shapiro Calls for ‘More Speech’ in Response to Kirk Assassination
PITTSBURGH—Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Sept. 16 delivered a speech calling for “more speech” in response to the assassination of Charlie Kirk and opposing retribution against those who celebrated his death. Shapiro spoke at the Eradicate Hate Global Summit in 2025, in the City of Pittsburgh, which is an annual event formed in the aftermath of a shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in that city in 2018 that killed 11 people. In his keynot…
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Shapiro says leaders have a responsibility to “speak and act with moral clarity”
Governor Josh Shapiro delivered a keynote address on political violence in America at the 2025 Eradicate Hate Global Summit. (Commonwealth Media Services)Gov. Josh Shapiro said Tuesday leaders have a responsibility to “speak and act with moral clarity” when condemning political violence in America. “During moments like this, I believe we have a responsibility to be clear and unequivocal in calling out all forms of political violence and making c…
PA Gov. Shapiro condemns political violence after Kirk death
HARRISBURG — Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania said Tuesday that the nation must “turn the tide” against political violence and the belief that government can't solve problems while also rejecting vengeance. Shapiro, a Democrat, delivered the remarks as the keynote speech at the Eradicate Hate Global Summit in Pittsburgh, days after the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk. Shapiro said political leaders must condemn all…
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