Author James Kirchick has criticized former Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign team for questioning Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro about alleged ties to the Israeli government during the vice presidential vetting process. Kirchick argued in a Washington Post opinion piece that such questioning perpetuates an old antisemitic trope of dual loyalty, reflecting a troubling trend within the Democratic Party. He noted that claims about Shapiro serving in the Israeli military are false, stemming from a high school volunteer program, and highlighted a perceived double standard in how progressives view Americans with connections to Israel. Shapiro himself described the vetting process as 'unnecessarily contentious,' particularly regarding questions about his loyalty and stance on Israel-related issues, ultimately leading him to decline the running mate offer.