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Utah governor declares 'Charlie Kirk Day' on anniversary of activist's death
Cox said Utah is honoring Kirk’s legacy with a day focused on open debate and rejecting political violence as the suspect awaits trial.
- Today, September 10, 2026, Utah Governor Spencer Cox officially declared 'Charlie Kirk Day' in the state, honoring the conservative activist on the one-year anniversary of his assassination at Utah Valley University.
- Charlie Kirk, founder of the conservative organization Turning Point USA, was assassinated on September 10, 2025, while hosting a 'Prove Me Wrong' debate at the university.
- Tyler Robinson, the suspect charged with aggravated murder, currently awaits trial after a judge approved the charge, making him eligible for the death penalty under state law.
- At the UCCU Center on UVU's campus, Turning Point USA is holding a memorial event titled 'Freedom, Built to Last' tonight while classes remain suspended.
- Governor Cox recently discussed the dangers of polarization with Pennsylvania Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro, emphasizing the need for civil engagement and respectful dialogue to address ongoing concerns regarding political violence.
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‘Politics worthy of our country’: Cox declares Charlie Kirk Day a year after the activist’s death
The first anniversary of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s shooting death in Orem is “Charlie Kirk Day” in Utah, Gov. Spencer Cox declared Thursday ahead of a memorial he is not expected to attend.
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Gov. Cox declares Sept. 10 Charlie Kirk Day in Utah
OREM, Utah, Sept. 10, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Gov. Spencer Cox on Thursday declared Sept. 10, 2026 Charlie Kirk Day in the state of Utah. Kirk, a conservative political activist and cofounder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot on Sept. 10, 2025, while speaking at Utah Valley University. “One year ago today, Charlie Kirk […] The post Gov. Cox declares Sept. 10 Charlie Kirk Day in Utah first appeared on Gephardt Daily.
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