‘BLATANT LIES’: Josh Shapiro Slams Kamala Harris’ Book

Democrat Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has called out former Vice President Kamala Harris over her campaign memoir’s characterization of him, which he says are “blatant lies.”

In Harris’ book titled “107 Days,” which recounts her failed presidential campaign, the former vice president explained why Shapiro was snubbed as her running mate. She alleged that Shapiro was focused on the features of the vice-presidential residence during the vetting process and seeking too much power for the office. She claimed he wanted “to be in the room for every decision” she made.

“That’s complete and utter bulls–t. I can tell you that her accounts are just blatant lies,” the governor said in response to passages read aloud to him from Harris’ book, according to a recent interview by The Atlantic’s journalist Tim Alberta. 

“I mean, she’s trying to sell books and cover her a–,” Shapiro told The Atlantic of Harris. “I shouldn’t say ‘cover her a–.’ I think that’s not appropriate. She’s trying to sell books. Period.”

Shapiro, who was a leading candidate to become Harris’ vice-presidential running mate before the selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, campaigned on Harris’ behalf in the Keystone State in 2024.

In the interview, Shapiro also attempted to explain the shortcomings which led to his party losing ground in recent years.

“Democrats lost ground in some of these communities by failing to show up and failing to treat people with a level of respect that they deserve,” Shapiro said. “Donald Trump has been a once-in-a-generation political figure who’s managed to connect on a deeper cultural level.”

Harris’ office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.