Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro criticized Republican vice presidential nominee and Ohio Senator JD Vance for perpetuating unfounded allegations that migrants in Springfield, Ohio, are consuming pets. Shapiro expressed his disapproval of Vance's refusal to retract these baseless assertions, labeling Vance as 'pathetic' and calling for him to feel ashamed of his actions.
Shapiro's remarks were prompted by Vance's defense of his erroneous statements regarding Haitian immigrants allegedly eating pets during an interview. Despite repeated efforts by local and state authorities to dispel these rumors, Vance persisted in promoting the false narrative. Officials in Springfield have explicitly stated that there is no credible evidence to support claims of animal abuse by immigrants in the area.
Looking ahead to the upcoming election, Shapiro predicted a closely contested race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania. However, he expressed optimism about the state's support for Harris, noting a growing enthusiasm for her candidacy among communities that traditionally lean away from Democratic candidates. Shapiro highlighted the increasing number of individuals actively endorsing Harris and encouraging their neighbors to rally behind her, signaling a positive outlook for her campaign in Pennsylvania.
