WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 04: Utah Gov. Spencer Cox participates in a discussion on bipartisanship at the National Press Club on September 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. Cos was joined with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore to speak about reaching across party lines and the need to end divisive rhetoric. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Utah Gov. Cox refers to Kirk’s death as a ‘political assassination,’ reiterates ‘Person of interest’ is in custody

Utah Governor Spencer Cox condemned the assassination of Charlie Kirk as a brazen “political assassination,” which underscores the gravity of violence targeting public figures during events meant for open discourse. The governor also reiterated that a person of interest is now in custody.

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