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Gov. Spencer Cox Full Statement: “Political Assassination” of Charlie Kirk

Utah Governor Spencer Cox held a full press conference this morning after the arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson in connection with the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. This video captures his remarks on what authorities know so far — and what this moment means for the country. What you’ll hear in this vdeo: -Gov. Cox calls Kirk’s death a political assassination and an attack not just on one person, but on democratic values. -He urges Americans -- especially young people -- to reject political violence, end divisive rhetoric and seek healing. -Discussion of the suspect’s background: how Robinson allegedly became increasingly political, the role of public tips, surveillance footage, and forensic evidence in his arrest. -A strong warning about the harms of social media in amplifying hate and traumatic content — Cox calls social media “a cancer on our society.” -A call to all citizens to choose which path our society walks: escalating conflict or returning to civility and unity. “Do we escalate, or do we find an off-ramp?” 🔔 Stay updated: Subscribe for continuing coverage. #CharlieKirk #SpencerCox #PoliticalViolence #TylerRobinson #Utah #PressConference #AmericanAssassination 00:00 – Cox announces arrest of Tyler Robinson 00:31– Surveillance footage shows suspect on UVU campus 00:55 – Family describes Robinson’s growing political views 01:13 – Robinson’s comments about Charlie Kirk before shooting 01:39 – Roommate reveals Discord messages and rifle details 02:55 – Bullet casings with strange inscriptions 03:15 – Rifle discovered near campus with scope attached 03:41 – Engraved messages on bullet casings revealed 04:11 – Law enforcement agencies and public praised 05:03 – Thanks to Robinson’s family and Kirk’s family 05:32 – Governor calls this a dark day for Utah and the nation 06:02 – Cox shifts to broader reflections on political violence 07:12 – Kirk’s assassination as an attack on democracy 08:07 – Importance of free expression and clash of ideas 09:06 – Governor addresses America’s youth directly 09:37 – Kirk’s words on forgiveness, faith, and civility 10:30 – Warning against rage and culture of division 11:29 – Violence has one person responsible — Robinson 11:52 – Utah’s response: vigils, not violence 13:16 – Call for unity and finding an “off-ramp” from hate 13:46 – A turning point moment for the country 14:31 – Optimism vs. hope: why Cox still believes in America 15:27 – Governor concludes remarks, takes questions 15:55 – On engraved bullet casings and investigation details 17:00 – How Robinson was taken into custody 18:21 – Press asks if this is a watershed moment in history 19:18 – Social media called “a cancer on society” 20:11 – Do we escalate or do we find an off-ramp? 21:15 – Clothing changes, mental health questions addressed 22:16 – Next legal steps and charging documents timeline