Sleeping Pennsylvania Democrat Governor Josh Shapiro and his entire family were nearly burned alive in an intentional arson attack at the Governor’s Residence during Passover – while our southern border remains wide open to anyone who wants in.
At a Glance
- An arsonist set fire to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s residence while the family slept during Passover
- The Democrat governor and his family were awakened at 2AM by state police and safely evacuated
- The fire caused “significant damage” to a portion of the residence, though no injuries were reported
- A $10,000 reward has been offered for information as authorities conduct a multi-agency investigation
- Shapiro, a high-profile Democrat being eyed for future presidential runs, had just shared Passover wishes on social media before the attack
Democrat Governor’s Home Targeted in Shocking Overnight Attack
While Americans sleep soundly in their beds, apparently not even Democrat governors and their families are safe anymore. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, his wife, and their four children were jarred awake at 2AM by state police pounding on their door after an arsonist deliberately set fire to the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg. The attack came on the first night of the Jewish holiday of Passover, just hours after Shapiro had publicly shared holiday greetings. It’s the kind of targeted violence we’ve been conditioned to blame on “right-wing extremists,” though curiously, authorities haven’t announced any arrests or suspects yet.
Pennsylvania State Police have confirmed this wasn’t an accident or electrical malfunction but “an act of arson” that caused “significant damage to a portion of the residence.” Thankfully, the governor’s family was in a different part of the building when the fire was started. The Harrisburg Bureau of Fire responded to the scene, extinguished the blaze, and police safely evacuated the Shapiros. No injuries were reported, but let’s be clear – setting fire to an occupied residence in the middle of the night is attempted murder, not political protest.
Rising Democrat Star Under Attack
It probably isn’t coincidental that Shapiro is considered one of the Democratic party’s rising stars. Elected governor in 2022 after serving as Pennsylvania’s attorney general, he was reportedly on the short list as a potential running mate for Kamala Harris in the previous presidential race and is widely viewed as a potential White House contender in 2028. With a 59% approval rating among Pennsylvania voters (which hilariously outranks Pennsylvania native Taylor Swift’s 46% approval), Shapiro represents the kind of moderate Democrat that party leaders believe can appeal to independent voters.
“Last night at about 2AM, my family and I woke up to bangs on the door from the Pennsylvania State Police after an arsonist set fire to the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg,” Shapiro wrote on Twitter. “The Harrisburg Bureau of Fire was on the scene and while they worked to put out the fire, we were evacuated from the Residence safely by Pennsylvania State Police and assisted by Capitol Police. Thank God no one was injured and the fire was extinguished,” he added.
Security Failures and Unanswered Questions
The most alarming aspect of this incident isn’t just that it happened, but that it could happen at all. This is the Governor’s Residence – a building that has housed eight Pennsylvania governors since 1968. Where was the security? How did an arsonist gain access to the property and set a significant fire without being detected? While we’re spending billions on security for illegal immigrants and sending countless more billions overseas, we can’t even properly secure the homes of our elected officials. The authorities have announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the culprit, but that’s small consolation for a family that could have been burned alive in their beds.
“Thank God no one was injured and the fire was extinguished. Every day, we stand with the law enforcement and first responders who run towards danger to protect our communities.” – Shapiro.
The timing of this attack – during Passover and shortly after Shapiro had posted holiday wishes on social media – raises serious questions about potential motives. Was this politically motivated? Religiously motivated? Or just random violence? The fact that authorities haven’t provided any information about potential suspects leaves a dangerous information vacuum that will inevitably be filled with speculation. Meanwhile, our southern border remains wide open, allowing virtually anyone to enter the country with minimal vetting – including those who might wish to do harm to American citizens and political figures.
