Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family discussed his political future after the firebombing of the governor’s mansion earlier this year but he ultimately decided that exiting public life would send the wrong message.

“What I’ve said is, if I leave because violence pushed us out or scared us, then those who want to perpetuate political violence win,” he told the New York Times for an article published Monday. “I’ve got to stay, and I’ve got to show that we’re not afraid.”

The article focused on the aftermath of the antisemitic attack and how Shapiro, who is Jewish, has publicly responded to the traumatic event.

Shapiro said he did not seek therapy to process the firebombing but talked to his wife about it on long walks.

Since the arson, Shapiro told the Times, he has reached out to other

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