Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro just unleashed a verbal haymaker on former Vice President Kamala Harris, accusing her of peddling outright falsehoods in her new memoir, as the New York Post reports.
In a nutshell, Shapiro is fuming over Harris' book 107 Days, which paints him as an overbearing, perk-obsessed candidate during her vice presidential vetting process, leading to a fiery rebuttal in an interview with The Atlantic.
Let’s rewind to the start of this political drama. Harris’ memoir covers the intense 107 days of her campaign against Donald Trump, including the chaotic period following then-President Joe Biden’s faltering debate performance.
During this whirlwind, Shapiro emerged as a top contender on Harris’s shortlist for vice president. The governor, now seen as a potential heavyweight for the 2028 presidential race, was under intense scrutiny during the vetting phase.
According to Harris, Shapiro came off as arrogant and domineering, fixated on the trappings of power. She claims he was preoccupied with the vice presidential residence -- down to measuring drapes and wondering if the Smithsonian would loan art from Pennsylvania for display.
Harris didn’t stop there. She wrote that Shapiro insisted on being in the room for every decision if she became president and often steamrolled conversations, needing constant reminders that he wouldn’t wield equal authority.
Shapiro’s reaction, as captured by journalist Tim Alberta, swung between sheer outrage and weary exasperation. “That’s complete and utter bulls—t. I can tell you that her accounts are just blatant lies,” Shapiro fired back, not mincing words.
He didn’t just dispute the details -- he questioned Harris’ motives. “I mean, she’s trying to sell books and cover her ass,” Shapiro added, though he quickly dialed back with, “I shouldn’t say ‘cover her ass.’ I think that’s not appropriate."
Now, let’s be fair -- Harris has every right to tell her side of the story. But Shapiro’s frustration rings true for many who see this as a classic case of deflecting blame after a bruising campaign loss to Trump.
Harris’ book also dives into her broader vice presidential search. She reveals that Pete Buttigieg was her top choice, but she ultimately deemed the pairing too risky due to his sexual orientation, citing the challenges of asking America to accept a ticket already breaking barriers.
Instead, Harris settled on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. It’s a decision that, in hindsight, some might argue didn’t deliver the punch needed against a formidable opponent like Trump.
Shapiro’s rebuttal isn’t just about personal grievance. It’s a pushback against what he sees as Harris rewriting history. When a politician’s memoir starts sounding more like fiction, it’s no surprise that trust in the political class takes another hit.
Look, memoirs are often a mix of truth and spin, especially when they come on the heels of a high-profile defeat. Harris’ portrayal of Shapiro as a power-hungry wannabe might resonate with some, but it’s hard not to wonder if this is more about salvaging her own image than setting the record straight.
For conservatives skeptical of progressive narratives, Shapiro’s sharp response feels like a rare moment of candor in a world of carefully curated political stories.
While Harris’ book might sell copies, it’s clear Shapiro isn’t buying what she’s selling -- and he’s betting many Americans won’t either.
