Walter Shapiro
| Walter Shapiro | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 16, 1947 New York City, U.S. | 
| Died | July 21, 2024 (aged 77) New York City, U.S. | 
| Education | University of Michigan (BA) | 
| Occupation | Columnist | 
| Political party | Democratic | 
| Spouse | Meryl Gordon | 
Walter Elliot Shapiro (February 16, 1947 – July 21, 2024) was an American journalist, columnist, writer, and author. He was the Press Secretary for the U.S. Secretary of Labor and a speech writer for President Jimmy Carter. Shapiro was also a staff writer for The New Republic.