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Conservative Claims Democrats Have 'Jewish Problem' Amid Vetting Controversy

1/20/2026

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Conservative commentator Hugh Hewitt said the Democratic Party has a "Jewish problem" after Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro revealed the Harris campaign questioned his loyalty to Israel during vetting for Kamala Harris's running mate.
Shapiro's memoir describes being asked if he was a "double agent" for Israel, a claim Hewitt labeled an antisemitic trope.
Harris ultimately selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate.

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Conservative commentator Hugh Hewitt said the Democratic Party has a "Jewish problem" after Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro revealed the Harris campaign questioned his loyalty to Israel during vetting for Kamala Harris's running mate.
Shapiro's memoir describes being asked if he was a "double agent" for Israel, a claim Hewitt labeled an antisemitic trope.
Harris ultimately selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate.