Overview

• Speaking at the Eradicate Hate Global Summit, Gov. Josh Shapiro urged the nation to reject vengeance and what he called selective condemnation of political violence.
• Shapiro referenced the April arson at the governor’s residence, saying his family carries “emotional scars” as suspect Cody Balmer faces charges that include attempted murder.
• He criticized President Trump’s recent comments labeling some on the left as “scum,” arguing such language deepens division and undermines efforts to reduce violence.
• Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance have attributed responsibility for Charlie Kirk’s assassination to the left, and Trump said left-leaning groups would be investigated.
• Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed at Utah Valley University last week, and the FBI says alleged gunman Tyler Robinson is in custody as proceedings continue in related cases, including Balmer’s Oct. 3 arraignment.