Conservatives unite to condemn attack against Josh Shapiro

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Members of the Trump administration and other Republican lawmakers offered condolences to Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) after he and his family narrowly escaped an arson attack early Sunday morning.

The Governor’s Mansion in Harrisburg sustained fire damage and broken windows. Cody Balmer, 38, is facing charges of attempted murder, terrorism, aggravated arson, and aggravated assault. He is accused of starting the fire in the middle of the night. Shapiro, his wife, children, some family members staying with them at the time, and their two dogs were all safely evacuated.

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