Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, who is vying for the governorship this year, received an unannounced welcome from President Donald Trump during a fundraiser at The Mar-A-Lago Club (which Trump owns) in Palm Beach, Florida on Friday, March 27.
Trump, who publicly endorsed Garrity in late January, greeted the state treasurer and shared why he favors her over Governor Josh Shapiro in the 2026 election.
“I gave [Garrity] an endorsement, she should win,” Trump said. “I am very unimpressed by Shapiro. I watched him on an interview … he’s a stiff.”
Garrity posted the following after the event:
We agree, Mr. President, we’re not impressed by Josh Shapiro either. Under Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania’s ranked 38th economically, 39th in education, and 41st overall. Join our team and together we will turn Pennsylvania around!#JoshShapiro #GarrityforGovernor pic.twitter.com/LhitZD3GW3
— Stacy Garrity (@GarrityForPA) March 28, 2026
Garrity posted the following on X.com yesterday:
Thankful that the President was able to stop by our SOLD OUT fundraiser at Mar-A-Lago! And he hit the nail on the head… Josh Shapiro is a STIFF. But you can’t fake charisma, and you definitely can’t fake results. Josh Shapiro has failed Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania’s turn… pic.twitter.com/A4sAhNJI4O
— Stacy Garrity (@GarrityForPA) March 30, 2026
Garrity’s campaign cleared six-figures in proceeds from the event and secured commitments for future fundraisers, according to reports.
Garrity, 61, a retired U.S. Army colonel and former corporate executive, announced her bid for the Republican nomination in August. Pennsylvania Republican Party leaders endorsed her in September.
Spotlight PA coverage: Views on immigration
In related news, Garrity was featured today in an article by Spotlight PA which discusses immigration.
According to their coverage, Garrity’s gubernatorial campaign won’t clarify where she stands on ICE detention centers.
A spokesperson for Garrity told Spotlight PA that she “will work with any president in the best interests of Pennsylvania, regardless of party,” when asked several specific questions about her stance on the plans and how she would work with the Trump administration on the issue.
Garrity, who received an endorsement from President Donald Trump in late January, said “it’s best to cooperate” with ICE during an interview in February. Her opponent, Governor Josh Shapiro of Abington Township, called for ICE and the Border Patrol to leave Minneapolis during an interview in late January with Good Morning America.
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