Governor Shapiro comments on ‘No Kings’ protests

Post on social media from Governor Shapiro

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Updated: 9:39 AM EDT Oct 19, 2025

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STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR SHAPIRO ON ‘NO KINGS’ PROTESTS”Almost 250 years ago, patriots in Philadelphia declared independence from a King. Today, thousands of people in Pennsylvania and across the country, from all walks of life, peacefully took up that fight for the fundamental freedoms this nation was built on. “The American story is a work in progress — and the darkness coming out of DC right now is a testament to that.To everyone who protested peacefully in the streets: thank you for bringing the light and doing the work. I’m going to keep fighting — and I know you will too.”

HARRISBURG, Pa. —

STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR SHAPIRO ON ‘NO KINGS’ PROTESTS

“Almost 250 years ago, patriots in Philadelphia declared independence from a King. Today, thousands of people in Pennsylvania and across the country, from all walks of life, peacefully took up that fight for the fundamental freedoms this nation was built on.

“The American story is a work in progress — and the darkness coming out of DC right now is a testament to that.

To everyone who protested peacefully in the streets: thank you for bringing the light and doing the work. I’m going to keep fighting — and I know you will too.”