Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and his family narrowly escaped an arson attack, allegedly by Cody Balmer, who expressed anti-government sentiments and had a history of mental illness. Balmer's motives remain unclear, but the incident reflects the increasing prevalence of political violence in the U.S. Shapiro's assault follows other alarming instances, including assassination attempts on President Trump and violence against prominent political figures. Both political parties have condemned the attack, marking a rare moment of bipartisanship against such violence.
The suspect was an individual with a history of anti-government sentiments and mental health issues, illustrating the ongoing concerns of political violence in the U.S.
In a bipartisan response to the attack, which targeted Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, both Democrats and Republicans condemned the violence.
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