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Shapiro Says Harris Team Asked About Israeli Allegiance

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says that during the 2024 vice-presidential vetting by then-candidate Kamala Harris's team, aides asked whether he had ever been an agent of Israel, according to advance excerpts of his memoir released this past week. Shapiro, who is Jewish and outspoken, described the question as offensive and identified the questioner as former White House counsel Dana Remus in some accounts; Harris's office did not immediately comment. The memoir, Where We Keep the Light, is scheduled for release on January 27. News organizations obtained advance copies and widely reported Shapiro's quotations. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 6 original reports from vinnews.com, Jewish News Syndicate, Breitbart, New York Post, Fox News and Townhall.

Timeline of Events

2024 — Kamala Harris's campaign conducted vice-presidential vetting that included Josh Shapiro.
During vetting, an aide reportedly asked Shapiro if he had been an agent of Israel.
Shapiro later documented the exchange in his memoir, Where We Keep the Light.
This week, multiple news organizations obtained and published advance excerpts of the memoir.
The memoir is scheduled for release on January 27, prompting continued media coverage.