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Shapiro Critiques Harris Vetting, Withdraws from VP Consideration

1/23/2026

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro criticized the vetting process for Kamala Harris, the vice presidential candidate.
In his memoir, Shapiro recounts being asked if he acted as an agent for the Israeli government, a question he found offensive.
He ultimately withdrew from consideration for the position.
Norah O'Donnell will discuss the revelation on CBS Sunday Morning on January 25.

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro criticized the vetting process for Kamala Harris, the vice presidential candidate.
In his memoir, Shapiro recounts being asked if he acted as an agent for the Israeli government, a question he found offensive.
He ultimately withdrew from consideration for the position.
Norah O'Donnell will discuss the revelation on CBS Sunday Morning on January 25.