Selection of Vice Presidential Running Mate

Vice President Kamala Harris chose Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz over Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro as her running mate, amid concerns about Shapiro's pro-Israel views and Jewish identity. Shapiro faced opposition from some in the Democratic Party due to his stance on Israel, with accusations of antisemitism. Harris may have selected Walz to avoid a split between the anti-Israel left-wing base and the party establishment.