Utah, Charlie Kirk
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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox’s campaign to turn down the nation’s political temperature has long stood out as a rarity in a Republican Party led by President Donald Trump.
In Orem, Utah, where conservative star Charlie Kirk was assassinated, family, faith and patriotism run deep. How can this city move forward?
Scott Sperry jotted his name down on a sign-up sheet. The 22-year-old student at Utah Valley University had watched Charlie Kirk's videos for years and credits the conservative firebrand with being a catalyst in his own political involvement.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, encouraged young people to "choose a different path" from rage and violence. The mantra of "disagreeing better" has morphed into Cox's brand as a politician.
After a suspect was arrested in the murder of Charlie Kirk's shooting, an emotional Utah Gov. Spencer Cox spoke out, saying he is "as angry as I have ever been."
Investigators obtained clues, including a palm print, a shoe impression, and a high-powered hunting rifle found in a wooded area along the path the shooter fled.
Universities hosting Charlie Kirk expected crowds and protesters. At Utah Valley, a shooter arrived.
Kirk's former security team and colleges that hosted him described the measures they took to keep the popular activist's events safe.
Hundreds of mourners gathered at Utah State University to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University earlier this week.