The New York Times’s coverage of Cody Balmer, the man police suspect caused a fire in Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s official residence, failed to note he’s a self-proclaimed socialist.
Balmer turned himself in to authorities Sunday after he “deployed incendiary devices” to Shapiro’s home while the governor and his family were inside, according to the complaint. He was arraigned Monday and charged with attempted murder, terrorism, aggravated arson and burglary, according to a criminal complaint.
While Balmer’s Facebook profile also reportedly contains posts and comments lauding the Black Lives Matter movement and claiming that he’s a “registered socialist,” The New York Times highlighted posts of his criticizing former President Joe Biden, ignoring ones recognizant of left-leaning politics.