Utah Gov. Spencer Cox’s remarks on catching Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer: Full transcript

Published September 12, 2025 1:05pm ET



Gov. Spencer Cox (R-UT) spoke at a press conference with the FBI and local law enforcement officers on Friday, providing updates on the 33-hour manhunt and investigation into the assassination of conservative activist and Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk.

Following the announcement that law enforcement has a suspect, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, in custody for Kirk’s assassination, Cox spoke about the investigation, its effect on the country, and what Kirk may have wanted from it.

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