Harrisburg, PA – On Jan 20th, in response to the inauguration of President Donald Trump, Governor Josh Shapiro released the following statement:?

“For the 47th time in our nation’s history, we have inaugurated a new president, completing the peaceful transfer of power and proving that our democracy continues to endure. As Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania — the birthplace of that democracy — I want to congratulate President Trump on his inauguration. President Trump, after being duly elected by the American people, now holds the sacred duty of leading this nation forward for the next four years.  

“As Governor, I have a responsibility to serve the people of Pennsylvania — and I go to work every single day focused on making life better and delivering results for them. Over the last two years, I’ve worked across the aisle — bringing Democrats and Republicans together — to solve problems, cut taxes and reduce costs, create real opportunity in our classrooms, invest in public safety, create jobs, and grow our economy. I remain committed to those commonsense Pennsylvania priorities, and where our priorities are aligned, I stand ready to work with the Trump Administration to continue our progress here in Pennsylvania.

“At the same time, as I have done throughout my career, I will always defend our fundamental freedoms and stand up to efforts to erode them. I will continue our work to build a Commonwealth where all Pennsylvanians have the freedom to chart their own course and the opportunity to succeed.

“I believe there’s more that unites us as Americans than divides us — and as the Trump Administration begins its work, we must focus on the commonsense issues that bring people together to move our Commonwealth and our country forward."