The Gateway Pundit’s Week-in-Review with Elijah Schaffer
Top 5 Stories Sparking Outrage and Engagement
ARTICLE 1: Media Working Overtime to Distort the Politics of Alleged Arsonist Who Burned Pennsylvania Governor’s Mansion
Key Point: Legacy media outlets are downplaying or omitting key details about Cody Balmer, the man charged with attempted homicide and arson after torching Governor Josh Shapiro’s residence during Passover. Balmer confessed to harboring a vendetta against Shapiro and planned the attack meticulously—yet major outlets have remained suspiciously silent about motive or political affiliations.
Watch the full breakdown in the video analysis linked in the report.
ARTICLE 2: Katy Perry’s Post-Flight Comments Perfectly Illustrate the Farce of Jeff Bezos’ ‘Historic’ All-Female Crew
Key Point: Katy Perry sparked backlash for mocking the “historic” nature of Blue Origin’s first all-female space crew by highlighting the performative nature of the event. Her comments underscore growing public skepticism toward DEI-driven milestones that prioritize symbolism over real achievement.
ARTICLE 3: “A Slap in the Face” — Dan Bongino Called Out After Retweeting Video of FBI Official Stanley Meador
Key Point: Dan Bongino is facing backlash from conservatives after sharing a clip featuring Stanley Meador, the disgraced FBI official involved in labeling traditional Catholics as extremists. Despite public outcry, Meador remains employed—underscoring a lack of accountability within federal agencies accused of religious profiling and political targeting.
ARTICLE 4: Parents in Burlington, Massachusetts Furious After Students as Young as 11 Were Asked Sexually Explicit Questions in Survey
Key Point: Outrage is boiling over in Burlington, MA, where middle schoolers were subjected to a sex survey asking deeply inappropriate questions. Parents are demanding answers from school officials who claim the survey was “optional.” The story is further fueling national debates on parental rights in education.
ARTICLE 5: Massachusetts Couple Accused of ‘Kidnapping’ Their Own Five Children from State Custody
Key Point: A tragic and bizarre legal case unfolds as a Massachusetts couple is accused of “kidnapping” their own children from DCF custody. The family says they were wrongfully separated over ideological concerns. Their defenders call it a gross abuse of state power. The couple is fighting to be reunited with their five children.
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