Shapiro on patriotism: Pride and progress not mutually exclusive
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Summary
Forbes Breaking News clip shows Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro responding to an NBC poll finding only 12% of 2024 Kamala Harris voters extremely proud to be American. Shapiro affirms he is a proud patriotic American who believes the U.S. is the greatest country while noting ongoing work needed on healthcare, the economy, and fulfilling the promise of liberty for all. He frames this as consistent with the founders' view of the nation as a work in progress. The segment references locations like the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia and presents Shapiro's direct quotes without additional commentary or graphics beyond the poll mention.
Editorial Assessment
The broadcast accurately relays verifiable poll findings from the NBC News survey conducted in late May/early June 2026 and correctly captures Shapiro's balanced statement. No counter-evidence or broader context on pride trends by age or other demographics is omitted in a way that distorts the core exchange. Viewer perception is not skewed by loaded language; the clip simply documents a public figure's response to data showing partisan divides in national pride. Minor limitation is the brevity, which leaves unaddressed how such views align with policy proposals or historical comparisons.
Key Moments
NBC poll found only 12% of Kamala Harris voters extremely proud to be American
Matches NBC News June 2026 poll results showing 12% of 2024 Harris voters vs. 62% of Trump voters extremely proud
Shapiro: We live in the greatest country and have a lot of work to do on healthcare and economy
Direct quote from the interview matching published transcripts of his recent remarks
Pride and acknowledging work to do are not mutually exclusive
Shapiro's explicit statement aligning with founders' framing of the U.S. as a work in progress