Utah Governor Spencer Cox (R) declared September 10 to be “Charlie Kirk Day,” honoring the slain Turning Point USA founder on the anniversary of his assassination.
“One year ago today, Charlie Kirk came to Utah to take part in a fundamental American tradition: speak openly, debate ideas, and persuade others,” Cox wrote on X. “Today, we honor Charlie’s memory by choosing a politics worthy of our country, one where we stand firmly for what we believe and reject violence. September 10, 2026, is officially Charlie Kirk Day in Utah.”
The resolution in Kirk’s honor states that “true civic participation requires an active rejection of political violence and polarization, choosing instead the higher path of listening, learning and mutual respect across ideological differences,” and declares that Utah “remains dedicated to modeling civil engagement for the nation, and being a place where ideas are debated with conviction, facts, and persuasion rather than animosity or violence.”
It goes on to state that Utah “pauses to honor the memory of Charlie Kirk” and recognizes that his life reminds the public that “robust public discourse is essential to a healthy democracy.”
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating Kirk, is set to stand trial after a judge found that prosecutors have enough evidence to move forward on charges.
Judge Tony Graf said, as per Fox News, “Viewed in the light most favorable to the prosecution, this evidence is sufficient at this stage to support a reasonable belief that the defendant is the individual who shot and killed Charlie Kirk.”
“Whether the state can prove the aggravating circumstance beyond a reasonable doubt remains for trial,” he said. “Count one is bound over for trial.” He further ordered Robinson to stand trial for all seven charges.
