Deadline: White House “A Conversation with Gov. Josh Shapiro”
Jan 27, 2026
Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania governor and former state attorney general, discusses state-federal clashes and ICE tactics. He talks about public safety, rebuilding trust between police and communities, legal accountability after killings, and how personal attacks shaped his view of public service. He also reflects on vetting for a national ticket and protecting voter data.
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Federal Overreach Threatens State Sovereignty
- Josh Shapiro argues the federal deployment of ICE agents into states like Minnesota violates the Tenth Amendment and undermines state sovereignty.
- He frames the deployments as unconstitutional intimidation rather than legitimate law enforcement.
Trust Is Core To Community Safety
- Shapiro emphasizes that federal tactics destroy trust between law enforcement and communities, which is crucial for public safety.
- He links trust restoration to falling crime rates in Pennsylvania as evidence of that approach working.
Three Immediate Steps To Stop ICE Surge
- Shapiro lays out three actions to halt the ICE mission: state court challenges, congressional funding guardrails, and public pressure.
- He urges immediate legal, legislative, and civic responses this week to stop the operation.
