Overview
- In Monday night appearances on MSNBC and MS NOW, the Pennsylvania governor reaffirmed his Atlantic remarks calling Harris’ recollections "complete and utter bullshit" and "blatant lies."
- He defended saying Harris was "trying to sell books and cover her a—," then acknowledged the phrasing was inappropriate while maintaining his claim.
- Harris’ memoir "107 Days" depicts Shapiro as wanting a hand in many decisions during 2024 VP vetting and asking about arranging Smithsonian art loans.
- Pressed on whether he is setting up a 2028 bid, Shapiro said he was simply correcting an account he believes "wasn't true" and insisted his focus is elsewhere.
- Previewing President Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania, Shapiro criticized Trump’s agenda as raising costs for families, and outlets noted Harris’ team had been asked for comment.