Josh Shapiro on Trump, Iran War Chaos, Israel's Failure, the Economy, and 2028 Race
In a Nutshell
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro touts his pro-growth record—job creation, seven tax cuts, top-five permitting reforms with money-back guarantees, top Medicaid fraud prosecutions, and falling crime—while criticizing Trump's chaotic Iran war (undefined objectives, broken no-intervention promise, spiking gas/inflation), tariffs hiking prices, and corruption like self-dealing pardons. He condemns anti-Semitism unequivocally across parties, critiques Netanyahu's isolationist failures and Gaza approach while supporting Israel's security and two-state solution, and urges Democrats to build a big tent around education, safety, economy, freedom, housing, and skills training to win midterms as a referendum on Trump-era chaos. Shapiro withdrew from VP consideration to focus on Pennsylvania re-election, emphasizing competent governance over extremism.
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Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania has record-setting popularity (60% approval), is a moderate focused on getting stuff done (GSD), tough on crime, ranked number one on charging Medicaid fraud, pro-data center, with a nuanced take on Israel.
VHS clip: Shapiro playing basketball in 1990 wearing short shorts, shooting mid-range jumpers.
Host (Philly fan) and Shapiro (Knicks fan, mutual friend Dave, co-owner) banter about NBA collision course.
Pennsylvania is pro-growth, created more jobs than all but two states, cut taxes seven times (small businesses, families for child care, seniors, working Pennsylvanians).
Permitting process reformed: was bottom five nationally, now top five national model with money-back guarantee on permits. Issued 40 million permits, only five refunds (late permits).
Only growing economy in Northeast, unemployment below national rate for 32 months.
Focus: every kid gets great education, safe streets, job in community they love. Mantra: get done.
Start with permits critical for economic development and jobs. Provide predictability (e.g., business open in six months vs. three years).
Attitude: get to yes while protecting environment, public health, safety.
Money-back guarantee holds bureaucracy accountable. Changes via executive orders and laws passed with divided legislature (Republican Senate by two seats, Democrat House by one seat).
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