POLITICS

Shapiro Says Harris Team Asked About Israeli Allegiance

PUBLISHED Jan 18, 2026, 9:18 PM ET

Read, Watch or Listen

Media Bias Meter

Sources: 10

Center 60%

Right 40%

Sources: 10

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.

By Michael Grant | JQJO News

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.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 10
Right Leaning:: 4
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 6

Who Benefited

Conservative commentators and some news outlets benefited from increased reader engagement and a prominent narrative questioning Harris’s vetting practices.

Who Impacted

Josh Shapiro, Jewish public figures, and some campaign aides suffered renewed public scrutiny and reputational pressure over perceived loyalty questions.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 10
Right Leaning:: 4
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 6
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 60%, Right 40%

Who Benefited

Conservative commentators and some news outlets benefited from increased reader engagement and a prominent narrative questioning Harris’s vetting practices.

Who Impacted

Josh Shapiro, Jewish public figures, and some campaign aides suffered renewed public scrutiny and reputational pressure over perceived loyalty questions.