Two high-profile governors, Democrat Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania and Republican Spencer Cox of Utah, traveled to Washington, D.C., to make the case on Tuesday that political leaders need to dial back their rhetoric, including President Donald Trump.
It’s a unique way to build a national message at a moment when partisan political fissures run deep, even if both men — seen as potential candidates for higher office — have previously made this case.
The governors recounted how they bonded after the assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah earlier this year, describing it as a pivotal moment in their relationship.