Cody Balmer is accused of starting a fire at Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s residence. The governor and his family were inside during the incident.
Media Focuses on Democrat Criticism, Not Leftist Ties
Multiple news outlets are highlighting Balmer’s criticism of the Democratic Party. They are not mentioning his far-left or BLM support. This selective reporting may confuse readers.
Is the Media Shaping the Narrative?
Some readers might think Balmer is conservative because of how the story is framed. Is the media trying to suggest both parties face similar threats? This could be misleading.
Officials Call the Fire ‘Domestic Terrorism’
Fire officials have labeled the act as domestic terrorism. Balmer, a mechanic with a history of political rants, was arrested early Sunday. He was denied bail the next day.
Trump Comments Buried in the Coverage
Former President Trump said the suspect “wasn’t a fan of Trump or anybody.” He called him a “whack job.” Trump also noted he had no official update on the suspect’s motive.
Balmer’s Anger Tied to Financial Issues
Sources say Balmer’s anger toward Democrats was mostly over financial concerns. Still, no report has called him far-left or a leftist extremist.
CNN and Others Skip Over Ideology
CNN and other outlets simply mention his criticism of Democrats. They leave out his support for radical left movements.
Would the Coverage Change If He Were Right-Wing?
If Balmer had conservative views, would the media be this quiet about his politics? Likely not. Political bias in coverage appears hard to ignore
CNN is doing continuous segments on the man who set fire to the PA Governor's mansion.
— Media Lies (@MediasLies) April 14, 2025
They say that according to social media posts, he has a disdain for just Democrats and Joe Biden.
The man was a self-admitted socialist who had a deep hatred for Democrats and Republicans… pic.twitter.com/uOjEYq5QbD
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