Key takeaways:
Gov. Josh Shapiro recalls an arson attack at his home months before Charlie Kirk ‘s killing.
Political leaders nationwide face heightened security concerns.
Gov. Wes Moore warns against rhetoric that fuels division and violence.
Both governors urge unity as political violence rises across the U.S.
Even before the killing of Charlie Kirk, Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania was struggling with the emotional toll of political violence.
In the middle of the night just five months ago, someone broke into his home and set it on fire. Shapiro, who is also a likely 2028 Democratic presidential contender, was asleep with his wife and children.
And in the weeks since his family fled the blaze, Shapiro has been forced to confront the vexing questions now consuming elected