Gov mansion arson suspect cited Shapiro’s positions on Israel-Palestine conflict: police

Governor’s mansion arson suspect cited Shapiro’s positions on Israel-Palestine conflict, police say

by Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-Star
April 16, 2025

Gov. Josh Shapiro flatly condemned political violence without commenting on the motives of the man accused of firebombing his official residence, after court documents revealed 38-year-old Cody Balmer made a reference to Palestine in a call to authorities after the attack.

“I know there are people out there...