After Charlie Kirk’s Assassination, Utah Gov. Cox Calls for Unity
In a shocking turn of events, the assassination of political commentator Charlie Kirk in Utah has sparked urgent calls for healing and unity in a deeply divided nation. Governor Spencer Cox addressed the nation, advocating for an end to political violence and urging Americans to engage in healthier, more constructive political discourse.
In the wake of such a tragic incident, Governor Cox’s message stresses the importance of dialogue and understanding in a time when polarization threatens to fracture the fabric of society. He emphasizes the need for citizens to come together, fostering respect and empathy across political lines.
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You have my support Govenor Cox! Thank you for showing us what real leadership looks like!
This is the type of leader the U.S needs today to bring the country together. Not more division, hateful rhetoric. I can see why Steve Bannon doesn't like him. Darkness hates the light. There is darkness on both sides and the enemy is the only one that wins.
In the 90's I remember when I was a kid in the U.S and would see healthy debates of candidates from both parties, that's how it was, boring politics. It is painfully sad what the U.S has turned into.
I watched this. I am going to do my level best to live by this. I love my country that much. I hope others embrace it as well.
So proud of you Governor Cox! You are not a National Embarrassment! We need more people like you and like Governor Newsom❤❤
First time I've been proud to be a Utahn. I definitely don't agree with him on almost everything, but we can all agree we need to stop the divide.
He genuinely sounds like a decent person. I also think he's right
Scott Pelley is horrible. Take him off the air.
The governor seems like he is a very good guy
Is it possible that someone who doesn't want the presidency would actually be the most fit to run the country?
Wasn't Charlie Kirk trying to divide America?
We ❤ you Governor Cox.
What a great common sense Governor , one of empathy, intelligence, and care.
I’m a liberal democrat and this dialogue from Governor Cox is a paradigm example of how politicians should conduct themselves. I really hope we can heal our divided nation, but we have so much hatred for our fellow americans. Even I was guilty; but leaving the country isn’t going to solve anything. It starts with us.
Unfortunately, this country will be split as long as trump is our leader and fox news exists.
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There is hope.
I’m grateful He is our Governor ❤🫶🏻💪🏻
Imagine an ego-less presidential campaign where the candidates are respectful toward each other and know how to discuss difficult subjects from different perspectives but with emotional intelligence and civility and no interest in power grabbing. I would love to see a ballot with Cox and Pete Budigege since both seem to fit this bill.
Thank you 60 minutes please continue peaceful conversation….. please
Well I am so impressed with this interview and I am from Nebraska. He is so right and maybe Washington needs to listen more and want us to come together as a nation . Charlie Kirk inspired me and I am 60 years old.
Yes, we can stop this hate. Stop calling each other names. Accept others for what they are. Stop trying to change others to be a certain way.
It starts at the top. Our president must stop name calling, criticizing others. He needs to lead with strength, humility and kindness. Having thicker skin will most benefit Trump. His actions are giving permission for everyone to act this way. He must stop immediately.
Surprise surprise … there is some hope. But the problem are not always politicians. Problem are people who could not understand half he said and have a right to vote. A problem that Plato described more than 2000 years ago.
I am a Democrat. I live in Utah. Governor Cox is the only Republican I voted for.. I love his compassion and his common sense. I call it hopeful not naive. We are all Americans first. Mad love for governor Cox
Good show Cox! Nothing more! From an Utahn
Love Governor Cox
So proud to say Spencer Cox is the Governor of our State!
His views were the default views of his party 15 years ago.
Then why did he say I pray it’s not one of our own🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
Sorry but I do not believe him
Our country would be in a much better place right now if someone like Gov. Cox was president instead of Trump.
He's right about social media, but to not call out the MSM's responsibility in fueling the division is incredibly irresponsible & deceptive!
This is what leadership looks like! Make America United Again!
Cox for President 😮
Bring back the dislike button
Great advice
The youth of this country is the future of this country. They need to change the way they view politics, to unite this country so their children can have a better future.
(Chuckles) Governor Cox says that “Potholes aren’t Partisan”…. As a Utahn, I’ve heard it suggested that we should make the “Under Construction” road signs our state flag. We’re pretty good at infrastructure, but nothing lasts forever.
Cute how he tries to treat the symptoms and not the cause. Trump
I agree with him
9:20. She interrupts him talking about "when we listen"… Hahaha😂😂
So we are going to ignore what he first said
You are my hero. You are who we need leading our country. Strong leadership, strong value, smart!
You are the voice of reason and the future.
Peace without justice, unity without correction of wrong path. These are just utopia dream for weak and naive people
I like Spencer Cox. This was a perfect video to see first thing this morning 🥰. Thank you
Our leaders need to do a better job of uniting people. I feel like both trump administrations has stoked way too many indifferences between us to gain political power. It’s disgusting. Trump needs to go.
60min = fake news
I like this guy!
If Trump made uniting the country a top priority it would solidify him as being the best President in American history.
His comment about people being upset that this Democrat and Republican were sitting together, conversing …. disgusting that some might feel this way.
Being upset at cross-party discourse IS THE PROBLEM. it isn't something to be upset about. Discourse is the solution and clearly to be encouraged. Shame on people feeling this way, especially any public figure. Those people need reflect on what those views really mean.