Utah's Gov. Cox and 'Disagree Better' are in the spotlight after Kirk killing

By Caroline Ballard

Published September 17, 2025 at 5:39 PM EDT

As Utah Gov. Spencer Cox takes center stage in the investigation of Charlie Kirk's assassination, the future of his "Disagree Better" approach is uncertain and could be up to the voters.

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