"No one party is immune from political violence. My family and I can attest to that. Using the rhetoric of rage and calling some of our fellow Americans scum no matter how profound our differences only creates more division and makes it harder to heal. We are at an inflection point in America. Violence transcends party lines and the way to address it and have true peaceful debate is for leaders to speak and act with moral clarity. That needs to start with the President."
"While Shapiro's opening line would give the impression that he and his loved ones were threatened by a right-wing extremist, he was actually targeted over his perceived allegiance to Israel. Earlier this year, 38-year-old Cody Allen Balmer set Shapiro's residence on fire while the governor and his family were asleep inside. Balmer's social media paints a scattershot portrait of his politics,"
Governor Josh Shapiro rebuked President Donald Trump for his claim that political violence is primarily a left-wing problem, calling for moral clarity from leaders. Shapiro said no party is immune from political violence and said his family experienced a politically motivated attack. Earlier this year, 38-year-old Cody Allen Balmer set Shapiro's residence on fire while the governor and his family slept inside. Balmer's social media shows mixed political views. In a 911 call placed the night of the alleged arson, Balmer said he would not take part in Shapiro's plans for what he wants to do to the Palestinian people. Conservatives online criticized Shapiro's response to Trump.
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