Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro secretly endorsed Republican state treasurer's 2024 reelection bid after his Democratic opponent had criticized Shapiro as a potential VP pick. This could potentially be a liability if Shapiro runs for president in 2028. It also raises concerns about his tendency to take personal criticism too personally and push aside allies to gain advantage. The president of Pennsylvania's firefighters union, Bob Brooks, confirmed that Shapiro had asked his union to endorse Republican Stacy Garrity over Democrat Erin McClelland in the 2024 state treasurer’s race. Shapiro's spokesperson denied Brooks' comment was inaccurate and stated that the governor was focused on winning races this November.