HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania said Tuesday that the nation's leaders must “turn the tide” against political violence and reject vengeance, and accused President Donald Trump of failing the moment's test of leadership.
Shapiro, a Democrat, delivered remarks as the keynote speech at the Eradicate Hate Global Summit in Pittsburgh, days after the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk , and later, while answering reporters' questions.
Shapiro said political leaders must condemn all forms of political violence and reject the “rhetoric of vengeance."
“It is all wrong, and it makes us all less safe. During moments like these, I believe we have a responsibility to be clear and unequivocal in calling out all forms of political violence, mak