A few months ago, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox was one of the few prominent Republicans consistently keeping his distance from Donald Trump, whose brash style seemed t
In this combination photo, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox speaks at the National Governors Association, July 11, 2024, in Salt Lake City, left, and Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a town hall, Aug. 29, 2024, in La Crosse, Wis..
Cox, 49, said in his note that he believed Trump could save the country "by emphasizing unity rather than hate.”BIG CHANGE: Utah Gov. Spencer Cox endorses Trump following assassination attempt The opposing responses highlight the disconnect between their political styles and reignite questions as to why Cox has chosen to stand by Trump, who said after the assassination attempt that he had no plans to change his ways.
Karpowitz said he, too, was surprised by Cox's switch, and recalled thinking the governor's notion that Trump could be a unifying figure for the nation was “somewhat naive.” Like many in Utah, the professor said he found himself struggling to understand why Cox might have thought backing Trump would help the governor politically.
Cox, a Latter-day Saint, said he believes God had a hand in saving Trump's life, even calling it a miracle.
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