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Josh Shapiro: “I feel blessed to have the Pennsylvania State Police with…”

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'I'm not gonna cower': Josh Shapiro opens up on threats, reelection and the future of Democrats

Published May 26, 2026 | Video Starts at 29:32

And that's how we all felt. And so I really can't spend time worrying about my safety. I feel blessed to have the Pennsylvania State Police with me, looking after me. A lot of people in this world, particularly in politics, that don't have that, I am blessed to have them with me. (29:32–29:37)

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