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Spencer Cox: “We're seeing a rise in political violence in our country.”

Featuring: Spencer Cox, Republican | Governor of Utah

Political violence traumatized their states. A GOP and a Dem governor join to plead: Tone it down

Published December 10, 2025 | Video Starts at 00:36

Obviously, the firebombing of his home and then the attempted assassination of former President President Trump, of course, the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah. And We're seeing a rise in political violence in our country. It's deeply disturbing. And I know Americans are concerned about what's happening out there. And so this was an opportunity for us to come to this beautiful place, the sacred … (00:36–00:40)

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Asserts that there is an increase in political violence in the United States.

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“The tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah.”
Political violence traumatized their states. A GOP and a Dem governor join to plead: Tone it down | Uploaded December 10, 2025 | 00:33-00:37
“We've passed some very important social media legislation in Utah, the first of its kind in the country.”
Political violence traumatized their states. A GOP and a Dem governor join to plead: Tone it down | Uploaded December 10, 2025 | 08:21-08:28
“We've had the number one economy in the country for the last 10 years.”
Political violence traumatized their states. A GOP and a Dem governor join to plead: Tone it down | Uploaded December 10, 2025 | 16:14-16:18
“Number one in GDP growth again last year.”
Political violence traumatized their states. A GOP and a Dem governor join to plead: Tone it down | Uploaded December 10, 2025 | 16:17-16:20
“I disagree with Congresswoman Omar. I think she should be voted out of office.”
Political violence traumatized their states. A GOP and a Dem governor join to plead: Tone it down | Uploaded December 10, 2025 | 03:34-03:43
“The politicians that we elect are a reflection of we, the people.”
Political violence traumatized their states. A GOP and a Dem governor join to plead: Tone it down | Uploaded December 10, 2025 | 04:24-04:29
“These social media companies are fighting against us. They're suing us to prevent us from implementing this.”
Political violence traumatized their states. A GOP and a Dem governor join to plead: Tone it down | Uploaded December 10, 2025 | 08:30-08:36
“All it did was to say you have to remove the most addictive features of your platforms with kids.”
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“We've seen a significant rise in anxiety, depression and self harm with our young people.”
Political violence traumatized their states. A GOP and a Dem governor join to plead: Tone it down | Uploaded December 10, 2025 | 08:52-08:59
“The evidence continues to point to social media as a major driver of [anxiety, depression, and self-harm].”
Political violence traumatized their states. A GOP and a Dem governor join to plead: Tone it down | Uploaded December 10, 2025 | 08:59-09:04
“There's a growing bipartisan coalition to do this work [on social media legislation].”
Political violence traumatized their states. A GOP and a Dem governor join to plead: Tone it down | Uploaded December 10, 2025 | 09:11-09:15
“President Trump got elected on [the cost of living] issue.”
Political violence traumatized their states. A GOP and a Dem governor join to plead: Tone it down | Uploaded December 10, 2025 | 15:43-15:46
“I believe that the Biden policies did hurt our country, and I believe that they do continue to hurt our country.”
Political violence traumatized their states. A GOP and a Dem governor join to plead: Tone it down | Uploaded December 10, 2025 | 15:46-15:52
“We saw a significant increase in prices because of [Biden's] policies.”
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“In our state, we also have had the largest tax cuts under my administration, of any administration in the history of our state.”
Political violence traumatized their states. A GOP and a Dem governor join to plead: Tone it down | Uploaded December 10, 2025 | 16:02-16:09
“Energy is driving up the cost of everything.”
Political violence traumatized their states. A GOP and a Dem governor join to plead: Tone it down | Uploaded December 10, 2025 | 16:40-16:44
“We've been blocked in our state and other states, especially in the west, from building the transmission lines that we need.”
Political violence traumatized their states. A GOP and a Dem governor join to plead: Tone it down | Uploaded December 10, 2025 | 16:53-17:00
“Right now, government is failing at all levels, and people are tired of government, and it makes us more polarized.”
Political violence traumatized their states. A GOP and a Dem governor join to plead: Tone it down | Uploaded December 10, 2025 | 18:05-18:14
“We've got to get back to solving problems, getting permitting reform through Congress so that we can actually build again.”
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“Congress was supposed to be the most powerful branch. They're the ones that are supposed to make this happen.”
Political violence traumatized their states. A GOP and a Dem governor join to plead: Tone it down | Uploaded December 10, 2025 | 18:22-18:28
“I'm not going to run again. I promise the people of Utah. I would only serve two terms.”
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“I will be campaigning for my fellow Republicans.”
Political violence traumatized their states. A GOP and a Dem governor join to plead: Tone it down | Uploaded December 10, 2025 | 22:09-22:12
“I can't separate my faith from who I am.”
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“We are going to fix what's wrong in our country. Not by again changing the world, but one community at a time.”
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