{"id":2574823,"date":"2026-02-28T19:55:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T00:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/shapiro-wavers-over-trumps-decision-to-strike-iran\/"},"modified":"2026-02-28T19:56:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T00:56:41","slug":"shapiro-wavers-over-trumps-decision-to-strike-iran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/shapiro-wavers-over-trumps-decision-to-strike-iran\/","title":{"rendered":"Shapiro wavers over Trump&#8217;s decision to strike Iran"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fshapiro-wavers-over-trumps-decision-to-strike-iran%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2574823&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fact-check-does-this-photo-show-the-monster-building-in-hong-kong-with-hundreds-of-floors\/\" title=\"FACT CHECK: Does This Photo Show The Monster Building In Hong Kong With Hundreds Of Floors?\">article reports<\/a> on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro\u2019s response to President Trump\u2019s decision to strike Iran. Shapiro critiques the move,saying there is no clear,urgent rationale,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pennsylvania-republicans-form-state-freedom-caucus-the-eighth-nationwide\/\" title=\"Pennsylvania Republicans Form State Freedom Caucus, the Eighth Nationwide\">defined plan<\/a>,or strategic objective for the military action. He warns that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/iran-doesnt-need-to-be-made-safe-for-democracy\/\" title=\"... Doesn\u2019t Need To Be Made Safe For Democracy\">pursuing regime change<\/a> could threaten U.S. service members and national security, even as he says the Iranian regime itself should be replaced with a government that respects people\u2019s rights. The piece notes that the strikes have targeted Iran\u2019s leadership, including reports of deaths among Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei\u2019s aides and an IRGC commander, and mentions Israeli involvement in the operation. It also frames Shapiro, who some see as a potential 2028 contender, within broader discussions about Iran, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >leadership change<\/a>, and U.S. foreign policy.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Shapiro blasts Trump&rsquo;s decision to strike Iran but admits regime change needed<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2519086\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/josh-shapiro\" type=\"link\" id=\"washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/josh-shapiro\">Josh Shapiro<\/a> (D-PA) seemingly wavered over President Donald Trump&rsquo;s decision to strike <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/iran\" type=\"link\" id=\"washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/iran\">Iran<\/a> early Saturday, lamenting what he sees as lacking a &ldquo;clear plan&rdquo; for the future of its government while simultaneously expressing the need for new leadership.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;In going to war with Iran, the President has not adequately explained why this war is urgent now, what this military campaign may look like, or what the strategic objective is,&rdquo; Shapiro said in a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/governorshapiro\/status\/2027839394372001890?s=46&amp;t=ob9kypIdDUnueVHCxmow5A\">statement<\/a>. &ldquo;President Trump and his Administration have not demonstrated to the American people that we have a clear plan with this mission.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4475968\/khamenei-aides-irgc-commander-killed-israeli-strikes\/\">Khamenei aides, IRGC commander among those killed by Israeli strikes so far<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4475844\/netanyahu-touts-growing-signs-iran-strikes-killed-the-ayatollah\/\">Trump says Khamenei is dead: &lsquo;The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-says-khamenei-is-dead\/\" title=\"Trump says ... is dead\">single greatest chance<\/a> for the Iranian people to take back their Country&rsquo;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4475923\/pictured-monitoring-situation-photos-trump-briefed-iran-operation\/\">Monitoring the situation: White House releases photos of Trump, Rubio and team being briefed on Iran operation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Shapiro, considered a potential 2028 contender, blasted Trump&rsquo;s decision to pursue regime change in Iran alongside Israel, whose own strikes killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, instead of an elusive nuclear deal. He said the pivot, which seemed inevitable as nuclear talks yielded little progress, endangers U.S. service members in the region and undermines U.S. national security.<\/p>\n<p>But the Pennsylvania governor still expressed support for a new and much different Iranian government, rebuking the regime and its violent crackdown on protesters in January that heightened U.S.-Iran tensions and spurred the military conflict.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Make no mistake, the Iranian regime represses its own people and is the leading state sponsor of terrorism around the world,&rdquo; Shapiro said. &ldquo;In recent weeks, tens of thousands of brave Iranians have died standing up for their freedoms against this cruel regime. The people of Iran deserve a government that gives voice to these hopes, respects their rights, and pursues their interests peacefully &ndash; not through violence or intimidation.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/opinion\/beltway-confidential\/4475891\/trump-shakes-irans-tree-to-see-what-falls-out\/\">TOM ROGAN: TRUMP SHAKE&rsquo;S IRAN&rsquo;S TREE TO SEE WHAT FALLS OUT<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>So far, the regime has suffered massive blows to its leadership, most notably Khamenei. His death initiates a succession process but with no successor readily apparent. Israel also <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4475968\/khamenei-aides-irgc-commander-killed-israeli-strikes\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4475968\/khamenei-aides-irgc-commander-killed-israeli-strikes\/\">killed<\/a> some of his key advisers and the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, among other high-level officials.<\/p>\n<p>Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, meanwhile, have been urging the Iranian people to overthrow their theocratic government entirely, an equally uncertain prospect.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shapiro condemns Trump&#8217;s Iran strike, urges new regime<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3359,"featured_media":2574824,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shapiro-trump-iran.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[4551,3823,5894,3634],"class_list":["post-2574823","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-foreign-policy","tag-iran","tag-politics","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shapiro-trump-iran.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2574823","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3359"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2574823"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2574823\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2574827,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2574823\/revisions\/2574827"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2574824"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2574823"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2574823"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2574823"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}