#  @BrighamTomco Brigham Tomco Brigham Tomco posts on X about election, charlie kirk, to the, donald trump the most. They currently have [-------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [---] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [---] [#](/creator/twitter::1249759960218521600/interactions)  - [--] Week [------] +3,827% - [--] Months [----------] +9,311% - [--] Year [----------] +5,673% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::1249759960218521600/posts_active)  - [--] Year [--] -91% ### Followers: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::1249759960218521600/followers)  - [--] Week [-----] +0.42% - [--] Months [-----] +90% - [--] Year [-----] +142% ### CreatorRank: [---------] [#](/creator/twitter::1249759960218521600/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [finance](/list/finance) [us election](/list/us-election) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [countries](/list/countries) [celebrities](/list/celebrities) [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [nba](/list/nba) [social networks](/list/social-networks) **Social topic influence** [election](/topic/election), [charlie kirk](/topic/charlie-kirk), [to the](/topic/to-the), [donald trump](/topic/donald-trump), [lee](/topic/lee), [breaking](/topic/breaking), [in the](/topic/in-the), [republicans](/topic/republicans), [john](/topic/john), [office](/topic/office) **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@deseret](/creator/undefined) [@govcox](/creator/undefined) [@spencerjcox](/creator/undefined) [@basedmikelee](/creator/undefined) [@mayorstaggs](/creator/undefined) [@curtisut](/creator/undefined) [@repmaloyutah](/creator/undefined) [@celestemaloyut](/creator/undefined) [@senmikelee](/creator/undefined) [@phillyman](/creator/undefined) [@colbyforutah](/creator/undefined) [@clancy4utah](/creator/undefined) [@glennbecks](/creator/undefined) [@kingforutah](/creator/undefined) [@boydmatheson](/creator/undefined) [@repjohncurtis](/creator/undefined) [@repblakemoore](/creator/undefined) [@govcoxs](/creator/undefined) [@brandonflowers](/creator/undefined) [@datarepublican](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [Noble Corporation (NE)](/topic/$ne) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "The final of [--] debates arranged by GOP convention winner @CelesteMaloyUT between her and fellow 2nd congressional candidate @BHough4Congress is about to begin. Moderated by @BoydMatheson. @beckyforutah attended other voter-outreach events instead. #utpol" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1691599450735829195) 2023-08-15T23:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "This group is quickly becoming the most controversial nonprofit in the nation. @NoLabelsOrg sat down with @Deseret to explain why they're convinced a unity presidential ticket in [----] wouldn't spoil a Trump-Biden rematch because it would beat them #utpol" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1695279653248983466) 2023-08-26T03:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Celeste Maloys lead widens in 2nd District race with almost [-----] votes outstanding in Washington County. Election results signal "a shift in power in Utah from a voting standpoint" away from Wasatch Front former GOP chair Derek Brown says. #utpol" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1699566650415276112) 2023-09-06T23:34Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "The ideological civil war between NatCons and FreeCons is being waged in real time on the [----] GOP presidential primary trail. @oren_cass Matthew @continetti and @Avik Roy break down the groups' mission statements and what they mean for the GOP's future" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1701784578116223040) 2023-09-13T02:27Z [---] followers, [--] engagements ". @realchrisrufo sums up the national conservative response to Romney's criticism of today's GOP. I explore the divide between FreeCons - i.e. fusionists - and NatCons and how it's influencing the GOP presidential primary here:" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1702088447832527347) 2023-09-13T22:34Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Former Utah congressman Chris Stewart announced he will serve as managing partner of new government affairs firm Skyline Capitol in partnership with former national security adviser and Utah resident @robertcobrien. #utpol" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1704246236071755891) 2023-09-19T21:29Z [---] followers, [---] engagements ".@RepJohnCurtis comments to @Deseret on House passage of a 45-day clean CR supported by 126Rs and [---] Ds. While glad to avoid shutdown Curtis laments failure of weeks earlier CR filled with conservative priorities. Says House GOP holdouts overplayed their hand. #utpol" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1708223625718088033) 2023-09-30T20:53Z [---] followers, [----] engagements ".@RepBlakeMoore: January's speaker vote "obliterated" precedent that parties should back their nominee in a floor vote. Moore voted for Jim Jordan Tue. & Wed. and says House Rs need to "come together" because they can't "waste another day." #utpol" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1714724009307439317) 2023-10-18T19:23Z [---] followers, [--] engagements ".@SenMikeLee and @SenatorRomney had some harsh words for Biden admins border policies Tuesday as border patrol encounters approached [------] per month and [---] million per year for the first time ever. #utpol 🧵 https://www.deseret.com/2023/10/31/23940682/mike-lee-mitt-romney-criticize-biden-border-security https://www.deseret.com/2023/10/31/23940682/mike-lee-mitt-romney-criticize-biden-border-security" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1719565141182935352) 2023-11-01T04:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Weve got a border crisis unfolding in our country. It is severe Lee told me after visiting the border over the weekend. While in McAllen Texas Lee was briefed that roughly [----] Chinese nationals entered the U.S. in fiscal year 2023" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1719565142810296441) 2023-11-01T04:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Weve got people coming from . all over the world pouring across our borders every day . The American people deserve to have a secure border. And every day that elapses when we have an insecure border is a day that threatens our homeland security."" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1719565144328749112) 2023-11-01T04:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "On Tuesday Romney blasted DHS secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. If that were my record I would resign in shame or I would have fashioned a piece of legislation designed to solve that problem . I dont think youve done either one of those" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1719565145960309191) 2023-11-01T04:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements ".@GovCox explains DEI stance in 5000-word essay. Quotes extensively from Dec. press conference to provide context for statements he says were mischaracterized. Says law overhauling DEI programs will move state toward being "race-blind." #utpol #utgov I rarely have time to write much any more especially during a legislative session. But the most complicated issues deserve more space and time than social media (and most traditional media) allow. Im hoping you will take time to read my blog post on DEI (also Im new to I rarely have time to write much any more especially during a legislative" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1758660356107595801) 2024-02-17T01:11Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Utah lawmakers just seen posing with Trump endorsement letter written by Speaker Mike Schultz and signed by state legislators and officials. #utpol" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1762223645005598809) 2024-02-26T21:10Z [----] followers, 28.5K engagements "Utah AG Sean Reyes House Speaker Schultz Senate Pres. Stuart Adams and [--] other state lawmakers [--] city/county officials among those who formally endorsed Donald Trump today in letter written by the speaker. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/2024/2/26/24084081/utah-house-speaker-senate-president-endorse-donald-trump-for-president https://www.deseret.com/2024/2/26/24084081/utah-house-speaker-senate-president-endorse-donald-trump-for-president" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1762269582788899083) 2024-02-27T00:13Z [----] followers, 15.2K engagements "The complete list of Utah legislators and officials who signed House Speaker Mike Schultz endorsement letter of Donald Trump. #utpol Utah AG Sean Reyes House Speaker Schultz Senate Pres. Stuart Adams and [--] other state lawmakers [--] city/county officials among those who formally endorsed Donald Trump today in letter written by the speaker. #utpol https://t.co/zq5iX3DM6o Utah AG Sean Reyes House Speaker Schultz Senate Pres. Stuart Adams and [--] other state lawmakers [--] city/county officials among those who formally endorsed Donald Trump today in letter written by the speaker. #utpol" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1762527407460987156) 2024-02-27T17:17Z [----] followers, 25.9K engagements "DHS Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas promised @GovCox in a phone call today that the Biden administration will give governors more information on immigration including where/how asylum seekers are relocated. #utpol" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1765174551313600927) 2024-03-06T00:36Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Why did @RepBlakeMoore vote against the FISA [---] amendment today He was the only Utah member to do so and helped secure its failure with a 212-212 tie. My colleague @gitanjalipoonia with a great summary and exclusive interview with Moore. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/04/12/fisa-reauthroization-warrant-amendment/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/04/12/fisa-reauthroization-warrant-amendment/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1778956324635824391) 2024-04-13T01:20Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "POLL: Political identity continues to shape how parents perceive pandemic school closures despite everything we now know about COVID/learning loss Did school shutdowns help or hurt your children Rs: 63% HURT Ind: 64% HURT Ds: 50% HELPED #utpol https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/04/12/why-is-america-divided-over-covid-pandemic-school-closure-response-poll/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/04/12/why-is-america-divided-over-covid-pandemic-school-closure-response-poll/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1778988524609638635) 2024-04-13T03:28Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "Vivek Ramaswamy just endorsed @MayorStaggs in #utsen race. Comes after endorsements from Rep. Matt Gaetz Sen. Tommy Tuberville Kari Lake Charlie Kirk etc. Is Donald Trump next Shut down the Deep State. Replace civil service protections with term limits. No more politicians getting rich off their time in office. No more profiteering from endless wars. @MayorStaggs gets that public service should be about serving the *public* not yourself. He signed my Shut down the Deep State. Replace civil service protections with term limits. No more politicians getting rich off their time in office. No more" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1780683782112329869) 2024-04-17T19:44Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "Vivek Ramaswamy began endorsing candidates in February. Each must sign his "American Truth Pledge" which calls for the end of the deep state and the return of national pride. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/04/17/vivek-ramaswamy-endorsement-senate-utah-staggs/ Vivek Ramaswamy just endorsed @MayorStaggs in #utsen race. Comes after endorsements from Rep. Matt Gaetz Sen. Tommy Tuberville Kari Lake Charlie Kirk etc. Is Donald Trump next https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/04/17/vivek-ramaswamy-endorsement-senate-utah-staggs/ Vivek Ramaswamy just endorsed @MayorStaggs in #utsen" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1780739094437581206) 2024-04-17T23:24Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Gov. @SpencerJCox gave a TED talk today on "Disagree Better" the "radical call to love our enemies." Of [--] speakers Cox was the only elected official at the organization's flagship event in Vancouver His remarks were met with a standing ovation #utpol https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/04/17/utah-governor-spencer-cox-gives-ted-talk-on-disagree-better/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/04/17/utah-governor-spencer-cox-gives-ted-talk-on-disagree-better/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1780800641881002317) 2024-04-18T03:28Z [----] followers, 35K engagements "POLL: Did COVID measures infringe on personal freedoms Overall: 55% yes Rs: 73% Ind: 53% Ds: 39% Spoke w/ @bethanymac12 & @opinion_joe about new @Deseret poll & distrust resulting from America's pandemic response. Check out their book: "The Big Fail" https://www.deseret.com/lifestyle/2024/04/19/covid-19-poll-voters-say-pandemic-measures-had-negative-impact-created-distrust/ https://www.deseret.com/lifestyle/2024/04/19/covid-19-poll-voters-say-pandemic-measures-had-negative-impact-created-distrust/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1781551618842046542) 2024-04-20T05:13Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@Jman860860 Fascinating. Itll be interesting to see how sticky this political affiliation is among millennials/Gen Z or whether an eventual shift away from MAGA Republicanism post-Trump (idk if that will ever happen) will see them return" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1782983664001069247) 2024-04-24T04:03Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "#UTPOL: @RepMaloyUtah gave me a statement in response to @SenMikeLee endorsing her opponent: "President Trump called me last week because that's what he does when two of his cabinet level advisors endorse someone and he asked me how I like being in Congress. And I told him BIG #UTPOL INTRIGUE: @BasedMikeLee is endorsing Colby Jenkins for the seat currently held by Rep. @CelesteMaloyUT in #CD2. It's BIG because Lee is a rockstar among delegates and Maloy isn't gathering signatures. Now it becomes a fight at convention to see who moves on 👀👀 https://t.co/nqRdFmTFhM BIG #UTPOL INTRIGUE:" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1783679014521184396) 2024-04-26T02:06Z [----] followers, 10.6K engagements "BREAKING: Donald Trump just endorsed @MayorStaggs for U.S. Senate hours before Utah GOP state convention to replace Sen. Mitt Romney. #utsen #utpol I recently reported on Staggs' efforts to secure Trump's endorsement/potential impact on Utah Senate race. https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/03/28/who-will-endorse-trump-in-utah/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/03/28/who-will-endorse-trump-in-utah/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1784211282511749529) 2024-04-27T13:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Donald Trump will speak at the @LPNational convention. Will it elevate or undermine libertarianism in the eye of American voters I asked @angela4LNCChair @JoshEakle @brianmdoherty and @LizWolfeReason. Heres what they said. https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/05/01/donald-trump-speaking-at-libertarian-party-national-convention/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/05/01/donald-trump-speaking-at-libertarian-party-national-convention/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1785830606619992293) 2024-05-02T00:36Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "SCOOP: Utah Jazz legend John Stockton endorsed @MayorStaggs for Senate: "Trent Staggs stood up to lockdowns and vaccine mandates when few were willing." Stockton has criticized vaccines/COVID response as my colleague @sambbenson has reported. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/05/07/utah-jazz-player-john-stockton-endorses-trent-staggs-to-replace-senator-mitt-romney/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/05/07/utah-jazz-player-john-stockton-endorses-trent-staggs-to-replace-senator-mitt-romney/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1787867627664392587) 2024-05-07T15:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "56% of Rs want Social Security/Medicare expanded. 37% want no change. 7% want less. Should GOP take cues from voters' appetite for big gov Or are public opinion polls a poor compass for policy @scottlincicome @MichaelWatsonDC and @Chris_Griz weigh in. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/05/14/poll-republican-voters-want-bigger-government-but-party-elites-want-welfare-cuts/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/05/14/poll-republican-voters-want-bigger-government-but-party-elites-want-welfare-cuts/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1790764035170000942) 2024-05-15T15:19Z [---] followers, 63.1K engagements ".@GovCox just said he loves caucus convention system & would not support change to direct primary. Called current system "best of both worlds" because it's good to have alternative route to primary. Cox was booed at April [--] state GOP convention & lost to @phil_lyman. #utpol" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1791142357976682517) 2024-05-16T16:23Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "#UTCD3 candidate @StewartPeay describes his lane in the race to replace Rep. John Curtis: "I believe in the civility weve seen from Cox the pragmatism you see from John Curtis and the bipartisanship you see from Mitt Romney." #utpol https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/05/15/stewart-peay-running-for-utah-3rd-congressional-district-supports-ukraine-aid/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/05/15/stewart-peay-running-for-utah-3rd-congressional-district-supports-ukraine-aid/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1791203316032290943) 2024-05-16T20:25Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Don't expect Sen. Lee's Colby Jenkins endorsement to be his last in a Utah congressional race. @BasedMikeLee said there'll likely be more to come breaking his longstanding personal policy. We dont really have time anymore for the normal politics" #utpol https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/06/04/senator-mike-lee-endorses-in-utah-congressional-race-for-first-time-for-colby-jenkins/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/06/04/senator-mike-lee-endorses-in-utah-congressional-race-for-first-time-for-colby-jenkins/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1798447457782939756) 2024-06-05T20:11Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "Donald Trump endorsed @RepMaloyUtah on Monday a week before the June [--] primary and less than [--] months after @BasedMikeLee endorsed Maloy's challenger Colby Jenkins. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/06/17/donald-trump-endorses-celeste-maloy/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/06/17/donald-trump-endorses-celeste-maloy/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1802819220562141539) 2024-06-17T21:42Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@dkeaton024 @ColbyforUtah Claims are mostly based on anecdotes from voters who say their ballot was rejected for late postmark despite being put in mail on June [--] or earlier. They also say they spoke w/ postal workers who said postmarking is done in Las Vegas often a day after ballots are received" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1810496968436904136) 2024-07-09T02:11Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@NormieUtah @ColbyforUtah Counties have current cure list #'s on website. I called CD2 counties last week. Davis/WaCo had roughly [---] uncured ballots w/ rest of counties about [---] combined. Clerks said they sent letters (potentially subject to Las Vegas delays) & called/texted those who provided that info" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1810498933128638620) 2024-07-09T02:19Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "This shouldn't be news to anyone. In a Feb. press conference Cox reminded everyone he had not voted for Trump in [----] or [----] choosing instead to write in another candidate. At the time he said "I think its a huge mistake" to nominate Trump. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/2024/2/15/24074164/utah-gov-cox-republicans-making-a-huge-mistake-if-they-nominate-trump/ Republican Utah Gov. Cox says he wont vote for Trump in upcoming election. https://t.co/D1ASv6dMXm https://www.deseret.com/2024/2/15/24074164/utah-gov-cox-republicans-making-a-huge-mistake-if-they-nominate-trump/ Republican Utah Gov." [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1811440180207005925) 2024-07-11T16:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Matthew McConaughey confirmed he may seek elected office. Called on leaders to leave entertainment to celebrities during @GovCox's final Disagree Better event on Fri. "Im in the entertainment business our leadership and leaders dont need to be" #utpol https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/07/12/matthew-mcconaughey-national-governors-association-meeting-spencer-cox/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/07/12/matthew-mcconaughey-national-governors-association-meeting-spencer-cox/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1811803612206764236) 2024-07-12T16:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksyy at National Gov's Association meeting in SLC. Utah @GovCox introduced him: "There's a lot of nuance in this world.sometimes it's hard to tell who the good guys and bad guys are. This is not one of those times" Cox said. #utpol" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1811813194123608475) 2024-07-12T17:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements ".@robertcobrien told me "Its indisputable that there were not enough Secret Service agents at the rally" and that USSS leadership has some answering to do. If Trump had been killed "It would have torn the country apart." he said. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/07/18/not-enough-secret-service-agents-at-trump-rally/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/07/18/not-enough-secret-service-agents-at-trump-rally/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1814053917699031370) 2024-07-18T21:45Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Utah Rep Tyler @Clancy4Utah explains why some young Republicans see JD Vance as model for applying "conservative principles to 21st century problems" Clancy spoke at "National Conservative" conference in DC as did Vance [--] days before VP announcement #utpol https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/07/25/jd-vance-republican-populism/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/07/25/jd-vance-republican-populism/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1816682838391161151) 2024-07-26T03:51Z [----] followers, 15.6K engagements "John Giles the Republican mayor of Mesa AZ endorses Kamala Harris for president. In [----] he endorsed Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly and gov. candidate Katie Hobbs. Last year I visited Mesa to see whether he was leaving or leading the GOP. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/2023/1/4/23490006/mesa-arizona-latter-day-saint-mayor-leaving-or-leading-republican-party/ BREAKING John Giles the Republican mayor of Mesa AZ announced he is endorsing Kamala Harris for President: "Our party used to stand for the belief that every Arizonan no matter their background or circumstances should have the freedom" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1817976375229469016) 2024-07-29T17:31Z [---] followers, [---] engagements ".@RepMaloyUtah wins #CD2 recount by [---] votes down from 214-vote margin after initial count. Maloy & @ColbyforUtah issued tentative statements because Jenkins' petition contesting the election results is still before the Utah Supreme Court. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/08/05/celeste-maloy-wins-recount-against-colby-jenkins/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/08/05/celeste-maloy-wins-recount-against-colby-jenkins/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1820608657543074297) 2024-08-05T23:51Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "Utah filed lawsuit today asking US Supreme Court whether federal gov. can hold unappropriated lands w/in a state indefinitely w/out a clearly designated purpose. This will be considered a "landmark" case. Gov. Cox and AG Reyes will make announcement shortly @ Capitol. #utpol" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1825940976525070483) 2024-08-20T17:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements ".@BasedMikeLee calls Kamala Harris a "severe threat" to religious liberty "including for Latter-day Saints." In [----] Harris introduced the Do No Harm Act which would remove religious freedom protections for faith groups challenging LGBTQ policies. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/09/23/mike-lee-says-kamala-harris-threatens-religious-freedom/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/09/23/mike-lee-says-kamala-harris-threatens-religious-freedom/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1838325577310441674) 2024-09-23T21:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Why is Utah paying to advertise its landmark public lands lawsuit across the country Some hope it will increase odds that SCOTUS takes the case by "educating.some of the clerks at the Supreme Court" about public lands issues affecting the West. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/09/20/utah-public-lands-lawsuit/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/09/20/utah-public-lands-lawsuit/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1838326803645276473) 2024-09-23T21:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Gov. Spencer Cox crowd surfing to "Mr. Brightside" at the annual Governor's Gala on Monday night. Killers frontman Brandon Flowers was the entertainment for the [----] donors in attendance. Tickets for the Cox campaign fundraiser started at $650 per individual. #utpol What an awesome night Here is a video of @GovCox crowd surfing to @BrandonFlowers singing Mr. Brightside. #utpol https://t.co/F3zeEbyZXy What an awesome night Here is a video of @GovCox crowd surfing to @BrandonFlowers singing Mr. Brightside. #utpol https://t.co/F3zeEbyZXy" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1838668109995217399) 2024-09-24T19:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements ".@GovCox is in South Korea this week as part of a trade mission with [--] Utah businesses to "expand the global reach of Utah-made goods and services. The trip follows visits by fmr. Gov. Gary Herbert in [----] and [----]. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/09/25/cox-leads-trade-mission-south-korea-japan/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/09/25/cox-leads-trade-mission-south-korea-japan/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1839072020023357557) 2024-09-25T22:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "NEW UT GOV POLL from Noble Predictive Insights shows Cox +26 among likely voters w/ full-ballot options: Cox - 49% King - 23% Lyman (Another candidate not listed) - 5% Not sure - 19% In a head-to-head matchup with King Cox leads by [--] points among likely votes. #utpol" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1846882123187368269) 2024-10-17T11:53Z [----] followers, 15.8K engagements "Last month I visited @glennbeck's Idaho ranch to discuss the [----] election. I found a man w/ a sincere desire to unify as well as an awareness of his own capacity to divide. Here's what a home tour revealed about the former face of Fox News. #utpol https://deseret.com/politics/2024/10/22/inside-the-mind-of-glenn-beck-is-america-headed-toward-its-last-exit/ https://deseret.com/politics/2024/10/22/inside-the-mind-of-glenn-beck-is-america-headed-toward-its-last-exit/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1848926297269186707) 2024-10-23T03:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "One day after the 2nd assassination attempt against Trump I sat down w/ @glennbeck in his rural Idaho home to talk about the state of American politics. I could come up with [----] ways this thing falls apart. But I can only come up with one way that it sticks together. #utpol Last month I visited @glennbeck's Idaho ranch to discuss the [----] election. I found a man w/ a sincere desire to unify as well as an awareness of his own capacity to divide. Here's what a home tour revealed about the former face of Fox News. #utpol https://t.co/1dvpKwoU8C Last month I visited @glennbeck's Idaho ranch to" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1848930646993080556) 2024-10-23T03:33Z [----] followers, 16.2K engagements "Take a tour of Glenn Beck's off-the-grid oasis in Idaho. The ranch house doubles as a museum of Americana & Latter-day Saint history. Here's a photo gallery by the amazing Jeff Allred who joined me when I interviewed Beck last month. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/the-west/2024/10/23/photo-gallery-inside-glenn-becks-home/ https://www.deseret.com/the-west/2024/10/23/photo-gallery-inside-glenn-becks-home/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1849134857290662243) 2024-10-23T17:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "NEW POLL: What % of Utah voters are confident in the results of state vs. presidential elections Overall: 81% trust validity of state results vs. 63% for presidential Republicans: 81% vs. 59% Independents: 79% vs. 58% Democrats: 88% vs. 94% #utpol https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/10/28/utah-poll-on-election-confidence-with-mail-in-voting/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/10/28/utah-poll-on-election-confidence-with-mail-in-voting/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1851107075239395750) 2024-10-29T03:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Phil Lyman reposted a call for the Utah "grassroots" to primary Sen. Mike Lee over his endorsement of Utah Gov. Spencer Cox. #utpol" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1851742650871025953) 2024-10-30T21:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "I am a single-issue voter. I will support whoever gets rid of the daylight savings time change. My [--] 1/2 year old & [--] month old woke up at 5AM today for the 2nd day straight. Do presidential candidates not care about the parent demographic End this abomination" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1853437601237381279) 2024-11-04T14:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Curtis victory speech: Dont bother telling me that we cant fix immigration or the budget. I believe we can. . Together we will make Washington more like Utah and America more like what our kids need it to be. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/11/05/john-curtis-wins-utah-senate-election/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/11/05/john-curtis-wins-utah-senate-election/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1854028178181734697) 2024-11-06T05:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "It should be said that this chart is based on the incomplete vote total currently published by the state which is still half a million shy of final turnout in [----]. #utpol" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1854239374726336842) 2024-11-06T19:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Utah Gov. @SpencerJCox met w/ some of his fiercest conservative critics leading up to the general election in a bid to practice "Disagree Better" within the Utah GOP not just between left and right. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/11/06/governor-cox-wants-to-unite-utah-gop/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/11/06/governor-cox-wants-to-unite-utah-gop/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1854552853593120887) 2024-11-07T15:53Z [----] followers, 20.7K engagements "@LDS_Dems This is an interesting data point to keep in mind too. https://x.com/RykerJackson97/status/1854308645229690968 Heres some interesting data from Fox Newss exit polling last night. Apparently Latter-day Saints still voted for Trump at rates higher than any other religion. https://t.co/Tk2EJgmTsy https://t.co/PKoUMi2bHq https://x.com/RykerJackson97/status/1854308645229690968 Heres some interesting data from Fox Newss exit polling last night. Apparently Latter-day Saints still voted for Trump at rates higher than any other religion. https://t.co/Tk2EJgmTsy https://t.co/PKoUMi2bHq" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1854581542276022419) 2024-11-07T17:47Z [----] followers, [--] engagements ".@BoydMatheson will join the office of Sen.-elect John @CurtisUT as a strategic advisor. Senator-elect Curtis has a track record as a strategic statesman" Boyd said. "Utah and the nation need just such a Senator and I am honored to be included on this team." #utpol" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1856395912966484408) 2024-11-12T17:57Z [----] followers, 10.1K engagements "Sen.-elect John Curtis rejected widely circulated lists that showed him as 1/4 or [--] lawmakers set on opposing Matt Gaetz's nomination for AG before the confirmation process. Curtis' chief of staff called these reports "inaccurate." #utpol https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/11/23/john-curtis-denies-reports-matt-gaetz/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/11/23/john-curtis-denies-reports-matt-gaetz/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1860456291644371065) 2024-11-23T22:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements ".@GovCox announces Utah will work w/ Trump admin. to deport illegal immigrants who have committed crimes/pose threat to public safety including by passing new legislation associated with migrant crime. #utpol" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1861427625354502196) 2024-11-26T15:11Z [----] followers, 20.8K engagements "Housing illegal immigrants in Utah prisons costs Utahns $16 million per year. They make up around 4.6% of Utah's prison population. Illegal immigrants were behind more than half of drug-related crimes committed along Jordan River Trail this year the press release said. #utpol .@GovCox announces Utah will work w/ Trump admin. to deport illegal immigrants who have committed crimes/pose threat to public safety including by passing new legislation associated with migrant crime. #utpol https://t.co/qozOuUQOFP .@GovCox announces Utah will work w/ Trump admin. to deport illegal immigrants who have" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1861454626123579801) 2024-11-26T16:59Z [----] followers, 19.6K engagements ".@GovCox said deporting illegal immigrants in Utah prisons will result in cost-savings for the state. How much $153 per day for [---] inmates totals $16 million per year. Of the [---] [---] were convicted of sex offenses and [--] were convicted of murder. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/12/06/utah-immigrant-inmates/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/12/06/utah-immigrant-inmates/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1865165320442515650) 2024-12-06T22:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "NEW AUDIT on [----] Utah elections: [----] deceased voters on rolls; [---] of them active voters who received ballot; [--] of them voted in Nov. 17/29 clerks failed to conduct proper post-election audits by comparing ballots to cast vote records & some clerks had no outside observers" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1866289352072167721) 2024-12-10T01:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "An audit of Utah elections found a lack of compliance among county clerks in conducting post-election audits ensuring camera surveillance & maintaining ballot controls. The report called on LG to update guidance & improve accuracy of state voter rolls. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/12/09/utah-legislative-audit-on-elections/ NEW AUDIT on [----] Utah elections: [----] deceased voters on rolls; [---] of them active voters who received ballot; [--] of them voted in Nov. 17/29 clerks failed to conduct proper post-election audits by comparing ballots to cast vote records & some clerks had no outside" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1866289466576712037) 2024-12-10T01:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Utah sheriffs are willing to work really closely with the Trump administration and be fairly aggressive at deporting criminal aliens Utah Sheriff's Association President Tracy Glover said. Read why Utah law enforcement are split on mass deportations. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/12/17/mass-deportations-of-migrants-in-utah/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/12/17/mass-deportations-of-migrants-in-utah/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1869424439655588305) 2024-12-18T16:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "2024 was crazy for Utah politics: *Lyman gets [------] votes as write-in for gov.more than other historic write-in runs *Maloy wins CD2 primary by [---] votesclosest recount in [--] yrs *Curtis wins 5-way race w/ nearly 50%& got nearly $10M in PAC support https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/12/26/why-2024-was-a-crazy-election-year-for-utah/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/12/26/why-2024-was-a-crazy-election-year-for-utah/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1872738857210585246) 2024-12-27T20:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "EXCLUSIVE: @GovCox sent letter to Border Czar Tom Homan asking him to replace SLC ICE Director Mike Bernacke: "We have no confidence in Mr. Bernackes leadership." Bernacke authored a quickly retracted memo labeling Utah a "sanctuary state" in May [----]. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/01/03/utah-gov-cox-trump-administration-remove-ice-obstacles-to-deportations/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/01/03/utah-gov-cox-trump-administration-remove-ice-obstacles-to-deportations/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1875305936048550363) 2025-01-03T22:19Z [----] followers, 30.9K engagements "Gov. Cox's schedule this week includes: Governors dinner w/ President-elect Trump @ Mar-a-Lago on Thursday. On Sunday Cox said of Trump: "I've had the opportunity to talk w/ him on many occasions. We've had some wonderful discussions that I think would surprise some people."" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1876278059818746203) 2025-01-06T14:42Z [----] followers, 10.7K engagements ".@GovCox 2nd inaugural address credited Utah's social capital for the state's No. [--] status. "Faith Family & Community: Utah has it. And the rest of the world is desperately yearning to find it. We must not give up now when it's needed more than ever before."" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1877054409684725803) 2025-01-08T18:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Latino community made up HALF of Utah's recent population growth according to latest census numbers analyzed by Gardner Policy Institute. Over that same time Utah had HIGHEST GDP growth & LOWEST poverty rate IN THE NATION. BUT entry-level housing supply is still in crisis" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1877740745131528291) 2025-01-10T15:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Gov. Cox on Thursday's Q&A: "President Trump spent [--] hours.covering an incredible diversity of topics. His ability to speak on big issues (immigration wildfires & inflation) didnt surprise me but I was pleasantly surprised at the level of detail he knew about obscure issues."" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1877786872593932569) 2025-01-10T18:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Gov. Cox on Mar-a-Lago meeting: "Pres. Trump spent [--] hours.covering an incredible diversity of topics. His ability to speak on big issues (immigration wildfires & inflation) didnt surprise me but I was pleasantly surprised at the level of detail he knew about obscure issues."" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1877789420797006142) 2025-01-10T18:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Yesterday one construction worker in SLC told me around 50% of his coworkers are here illegally & another 25% have temporary asylum status. Regardless of where you stand on immigration policy it's important to consider the impact on affordable housing. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/01/30/utah-housing-supply-could-be-impacted-by-immigrant-deportations/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/01/30/utah-housing-supply-could-be-impacted-by-immigrant-deportations/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1885390914933367062) 2025-01-31T18:13Z [----] followers, 29.6K engagements "House GOP committee members approved Rep. Lee's bill that would prohibit flags from being displayed by public school teachers & government entities (e.g. city/county office building) unless it is the official US state municipality or school flag. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/13/a-ban-on-maga-and-pride-flags-gop-lawmakers-say-yes-for-cities-counties-and-classrooms/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/13/a-ban-on-maga-and-pride-flags-gop-lawmakers-say-yes-for-cities-counties-and-classrooms/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1890431112314343878) 2025-02-14T16:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Sen. @danmccay's reaction to standing by the largest Utah flag *ever*: "Seeing it here in the context of the rotunda it's just beautiful." Sunday March [--] is the annual Utah State Flag day" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1897329384832569629) 2025-03-05T16:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements ".@DataRepublican drew the attention of @elonmusk @BasedMikeLee & others by developing AI tools to reveal NGOs receiving billions in taxpayer funds. [--] weeks ago she was doxxed. In a @Deseret exclusive she explains why gov transparency is still her mission. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/11/datarepublican-jennica-pounds-uses-ai-to-help-doge-doxxed-by-rolling-stone/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/11/datarepublican-jennica-pounds-uses-ai-to-help-doge-doxxed-by-rolling-stone/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1899663824493658208) 2025-03-12T03:28Z [----] followers, 184.2K engagements "Utah GOP chair Rob Axson confirmed w/ @Deseret he will seek reelection in May's leadership race. According to @BradEBonham @stantheman87 @CarsonJorg @cnull WaCo GOP chair this race could decide the future influence of the Utah Republican Party. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/20/who-will-win-utah-republican-party-chair-race-between-rob-axson-and-phil-lyman/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/20/who-will-win-utah-republican-party-chair-race-between-rob-axson-and-phil-lyman/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1902751976150237555) 2025-03-20T15:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "What one Utah manufacturer told me about Trump's blanket 10% tariff & the much higher reciprocal tariffs aimed at bringing factories back to the US: "It could have the opposite effect. . Increased costs could actually drive U.S. manufacturing https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/04/02/utah-businesses-respond-to-trump-global-reciprocal-tariffs/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/04/02/utah-businesses-respond-to-trump-global-reciprocal-tariffs/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1907629596138418247) 2025-04-03T03:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The EU ambassador & Sen. Lee spoke to @Deseret about Trump's tariff negotiations. Both said the deal must be mutually beneficial. The potential upside is something that could benefit us for many decades" Lee said. "In a trade war there are no https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/04/20/eu-ambassador-visits-utah-as-trump-negotiates-trade-deal-with-europe/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/04/20/eu-ambassador-visits-utah-as-trump-negotiates-trade-deal-with-europe/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1914348027080499636) 2025-04-21T15:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Who is the BYU grad at the heart of Trump's trade war US Trade Rep. Jamieson Greer is spearheading Trump's tariff negotiations around the world. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Brussels & speaks fluent French. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/06/03/trump-trade-representative-jamieson-greer-negotiates-tariff-deals-at-paris-conference/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/06/03/trump-trade-representative-jamieson-greer-negotiates-tariff-deals-at-paris-conference/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1930104464376992001) 2025-06-04T03:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Gov. Cox didn't officially declare "Pride Month" this June. UTA won't participate in & UofU won't sponsor the SLC Pride parade. Comcast/Anheuser-Busch/Target pulled Pride funding across country. Theres a massive vibe shift @robbystarbuck told https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/06/05/utah-governor-cox-pride-month-statement-focuses-on-building-bridges/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/06/05/utah-governor-cox-pride-month-statement-focuses-on-building-bridges/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1930991277119602938) 2025-06-06T14:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "BREAKING: Utah Rep. Karianne Lisonbee has already opened a bill file to clarify Utah law in response to Thursday's SCOTUS decision that allows South Carolina to prohibit Medicaid funding from being used at clinics that provide abortions. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/06/26/supreme-court-issues-decision-on-medicaid-and-planned-parenthood/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/06/26/supreme-court-issues-decision-on-medicaid-and-planned-parenthood/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1938306760714162505) 2025-06-26T18:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements ".@charliekirk11 was shot at minutes after this clip was taken. Ahead of Kirk's visit to Utah Valley University [----] UVU students and nearly [----] USU students signed a petition to cancel his visit to Utah campuses. Someone just shot at Charlie Kirk at his Utah Valley University "Prove Me Wrong" tour stop. The crowd saw Charlie Kirk fall out of his chair. Someone just shot at Charlie Kirk at his Utah Valley University "Prove Me Wrong" tour stop. The crowd saw Charlie Kirk fall out of his chair" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1965847538365509970) 2025-09-10T18:39Z [----] followers, 15.3M engagements "Utah Gov. Spencer Cox confirms Charlie Kirk has died. Says he just got off the phone with President Trump. I just got off the phone with President Trump. Working with the FBI and Utah law enforcement we will bring to justice the individual responsible for this tragedy. Abby and I are heartbroken. We are praying for Charlie's wife daughter and son. I just got off the phone with President Trump. Working with the FBI and Utah law enforcement we will bring to justice the individual responsible for this tragedy. Abby and I are heartbroken. We are praying for Charlie's wife daughter and son" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1965880048088678732) 2025-09-10T20:48Z [----] followers, 21.6K engagements "Charlie Kirk told me last month what his mission was: "My job every single day is actively trying to stop a revolution. This is where you have to try to point them towards ultimate purposes and towards getting back to the church getting back to faith getting married having children. That is the type of conservatism that I represent and I'm trying to trying to paint a picture of virtue of lifting people up not just staying angry."" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1965887762919469371) 2025-09-10T21:19Z [----] followers, 758.3K engagements "Charlie Kirk told me [--] weeks ago that after [--] billion views in [----] thousands of voters in swing states & appearing on shows like South Park he had broken into the mainstream. "It shows that the populist nationalist perspective I bring to the table is too big to ignore" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1966203532538949961) 2025-09-11T18:13Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Here's what I learned about Kirk's real mission for Turning Point USA during our interview: https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/09/10/charlie-kirk-was-assassinated-what-was-kirks-legacy-of-youth-conservative-activism/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/09/10/charlie-kirk-was-assassinated-what-was-kirks-legacy-of-youth-conservative-activism/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1966203535365996675) 2025-09-11T18:13Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "What Charlie Kirk told me [--] weeks ago about receiving [--] billion views in [----] activating thousands of voters in swing states & appearing on shows like South Park. "It shows that the populist nationalist perspective I bring to the table is too big to ignore" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1966208090287779923) 2025-09-11T18:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Give @eva_terry02 a follow. Top-notch journalist. And incredibly resilient reporting during the [--] hours after she witnessed Charlie Kirk's assassination in person. Journalist Eva Terry who witnessed the shooting of Charlie Kirk describes hearing that some people had cheered after news of his death spread. Full video in 🧵 @KateAndrs @eva_terry02 https://t.co/90bDYWs2qr Journalist Eva Terry who witnessed the shooting of Charlie Kirk describes hearing that some people had cheered after news of his death spread. Full video in 🧵 @KateAndrs @eva_terry02 https://t.co/90bDYWs2qr" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1966242235722387824) 2025-09-11T20:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I took this picture of Charlie Kirk [--] weeks ago @ his Phoenix HQ standing beside framed headlines of the failed assassination attempt against Trump. In times of political violence Kirk told me he turned to his faith: "When you're involved in this kind of warfare and this kind of combat do you have the spiritual technology to be able to withhold that" "Politics is a blood sport man. I mean it's tough. And so you have to have this kind of anchoring tools to keep you steady."" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1966541503691710942) 2025-09-12T16:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "It was an honor sitting down with Charlie Kirk on the set of his show [--] weeks ago. The man I met was ambitious he said Turning Point would become an institution that rivaled Harvard. He was also incredibly grounded focusing on how much his faith and family mattered to him. 🔗: https://t.co/2ObpzBMzjv One of Charlie Kirks Final Interviews Charlie Kirk called himself too big to ignore in an August interview with the Deseret News. Weeks later he was fatally shot. Watch reporter @BrighamTomco reflect on one of Kirks last conversations. https://t.co/HIDm0h2gGy 🔗: https://t.co/2ObpzBMzjv One of" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1966552406696862183) 2025-09-12T17:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "It was an honor sitting down with Charlie Kirk on the set of his show [--] weeks ago. The man I met was ambitious he said Turning Point would become an institution that rivaled Harvard. He was also incredibly grounded focusing on how much his faith and family mattered to him. 🔗: https://t.co/2ObpzBM1tX One of Charlie Kirks Final Interviews Charlie Kirk called himself too big to ignore in an August interview with the Deseret News. Weeks later he was fatally shot. Watch reporter @BrighamTomco reflect on one of Kirks last conversations. https://t.co/wZtNXPCL4F 🔗: https://t.co/2ObpzBM1tX One of" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1966595706216673684) 2025-09-12T20:12Z [----] followers, 10.4K engagements "Gov. @SpencerJCox told @Deseret Utah must lead out in overcoming political polarization after being the site of one of the most public assassinations in U.S. history. All eyes are on Utah. This is an opportunity to show the country a way through this." https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/09/12/what-utah-governor-spencer-cox-said-about-charlie-kirk-assassination/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/09/12/what-utah-governor-spencer-cox-said-about-charlie-kirk-assassination/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1966712943657316565) 2025-09-13T03:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Charlie Kirk on JD Vance during our interview [--] weeks before he was assassinated: "I'd love to see him become president of the United States . Im going to put my power behind JD for whatever I can. . That is a very good chapter two to the MAGA story that were writing. Tomorrow I will have the honor of hosting the Charlie Kirk Show. Please join me as I pay tribute to my friend. 12:00PM ET https://t.co/oemvxJ18Mq https://t.co/eSMpx8xE3X Tomorrow I will have the honor of hosting the Charlie Kirk Show. Please join me as I pay tribute to my friend. 12:00PM ET https://t.co/oemvxJ18Mq" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1967443431682404586) 2025-09-15T04:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "President Russell M. Nelson prophet seer & revelator led me toward greater faith in Jesus Christ accelerated the work of temple covenant-making & taught Latter-day Saints the central role of peacemaking in a polarized world. "We thank thee O God for a prophet" President Russell M. Nelson dies at [---] After a most extraordinary life of service leadership consecration innovation and love President Russell M. Nelson president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a world-renowned heart surgeon died https://t.co/hI2m8Mwrmv President Russell M. Nelson dies at [---] After" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1972319603771720086) 2025-09-28T15:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Utah Speaker Mike Schultz confirms Charlie Kirk is dead. Someone just shot at Charlie Kirk at his Utah Valley University "Prove Me Wrong" tour stop. The crowd saw Charlie Kirk fall out of his chair. Someone just shot at Charlie Kirk at his Utah Valley University "Prove Me Wrong" tour stop. The crowd saw Charlie Kirk fall out of his chair" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1965871381419352506) 2025-09-10T20:13Z [----] followers, 4.7M engagements "EXCLUSIVE: @Deseret reports TPUSA's event at USU on Sep. [--] will feature Utah Gov. @SpencerJCox Sen. @BasedMikeLee @jasoninthehouse Chaffetz & @RepAndyBiggsAZ. The event like all future @TPUSA events will be held in doors w/ maximum security. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/09/22/tpusa-american-comeback-tour-utah-state-university-charlie-kirk/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/09/22/tpusa-american-comeback-tour-utah-state-university-charlie-kirk/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1970167185097302088) 2025-09-22T16:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Gen Z is turning against Israel Favorability toward Israel has fallen [--] percentage points to 38% The shift is bipartisan Negative views toward Israel among young Republicans have increased from 35% to 50% Its a crisis in the pro-Israel world" @bethanyshondark said" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1983576586092999161) 2025-10-29T16:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Why the change in opinion Mandel pointed out the % of young voters who get their news from TikTok quadrupled from 9% to 43% since [----]. @dcoxpolls said it stems from way Israel is framed @ universities and the cynicism young people feel toward government. They dont trust the federal government to do what is in the best interest of the American people Cox said. That kind of suspicion is so pervasive it kind of hangs over everything" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1983576587561005218) 2025-10-29T16:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@dcoxpolls Read how the Charlie Kirk assassination put a spotlight on MAGAs anti-Israel wing https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/10/28/why-gen-z-is-turning-against-israel/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/10/28/why-gen-z-is-turning-against-israel/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1983576864280211684) 2025-10-29T16:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements ".@roddreher tells @Deseret the blowup over Tucker Carlson's interview w/ Nick Fuentes could be a crossroads for the conservative movement. This reckoning was bound to come sooner or later Dreher said. I think there are a lot of conservative leaders who would prefer not to have the reckoning but it cant be put off now" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1986470146060554735) 2025-11-06T16:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Read the full story here: https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/11/05/tucker-carlson-interviews-antisemite-nick-fuentes-triggers-heritage-foundation-crisis/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/11/05/tucker-carlson-interviews-antisemite-nick-fuentes-triggers-heritage-foundation-crisis/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1986470147490783262) 2025-11-06T16:26Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Rod Dreher tells @Deseret he has well-placed Washington sources who say a shocking number of young Republican staffers are admirers of Nick Fuentes & Candace Owens on many issues. The thing is Heritage is only on the front line of this assault Dreher said. The Groypers are coming for every conservative institution" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1986471313494646865) 2025-11-06T16:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Read the full story here: https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/11/05/tucker-carlson-interviews-antisemite-nick-fuentes-triggers-heritage-foundation-crisis/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/11/05/tucker-carlson-interviews-antisemite-nick-fuentes-triggers-heritage-foundation-crisis/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1986471314841084052) 2025-11-06T16:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "State Rep. Matt MacPherson R-West Valley says he opened a bill file to impeach 3rd District Court Judge Dianna Gibson. Utah GOP lawmakers see Gibson's ruling as a clear escalation in a yearslong battle over Utah's separation of powers for voter initiatives and redistricting. I have opened a bill to file articles of impeachment against Judge Gibson for gross abuse of power violating the separation of powers and failing to uphold her oath of office to the Utah Constitution. I have opened a bill to file articles of impeachment against Judge Gibson for gross abuse of power violating the" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1988272920238686398) 2025-11-11T15:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Judge Gibsons decision which bypasses the Legislatures constitutionally mandated authority over congressional districts marks a steep escalation in a yearslong legal battle pitting lawmakers against the judicial branch. Here's what could come next: https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/11/11/judge-throws-out-utah-legislatures-congressional-map/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/11/11/judge-throws-out-utah-legislatures-congressional-map/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1988276961991594268) 2025-11-11T16:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "UT Sen. John Curtis & AZ Sen. Mark Kelly visit the site of Charlie Kirk's assassination w/ fmr UT Gov. Gary Herbert @ Utah Valley University prior to a televised discussion on countering political violence w/ civil discourse. The event is sponsored by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's Disagree Better nonprofit" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1988699535384973534) 2025-11-12T20:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "NEW @Deseret POLL: 51% of Utah Democrats hold a favorable view of socialism 70% view democratic socialism favorably & 65% approve of Zohran Mamdani. With its new Dem +20 congressional seat could Utah be the next state to elect a democratic socialist https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/11/19/new-poll-shows-majority-of-utah-democrats-favor-socialism-and-zohran-mamdani/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/11/19/new-poll-shows-majority-of-utah-democrats-favor-socialism-and-zohran-mamdani/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1991535294810845456) 2025-11-20T15:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I spoke with Ryan Neuhaus fmr CoS for Heritage Foundation Pres Kevin Roberts. Neuhaus resigned amid backlash over Roberts defending Tucker Carlson who had spoken w/ Nick Fuentes. Neuhaus told me how he thinks the conservative movement should handle divides over Gen Z: 🔗: https://t.co/o6UnveKvvZ What does MAGA mean independent of Trump and where does it go from here Is this the next conservative civil war Find out more at the link above ✏: @BrighamTomco Deseret News 📸: Marielle Scott Deseret News and Jacquelyn Martin Associated https://t.co/L0mvqThzc7 🔗: https://t.co/o6UnveKvvZ What does" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/1999568015516631549) 2025-12-12T19:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "EXCLUSIVE: Utah Gov pushing for Utah to meet 25% of US critical mineral demand by cutting permit times by 50% approving [--] mining operations in [--] months & creating a research center to become federal US Critical Minerals National Laboratory in [--] years. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2026/01/20/utah-legislature-and-governor-propose-plan-to-break-up-china-dominance-on-critical-minerals/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2026/01/20/utah-legislature-and-governor-propose-plan-to-break-up-china-dominance-on-critical-minerals/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/2014009716440023487) 2026-01-21T16:18Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on bills to further restrict access of illegal immigrants to welfare homes & driving cards. In Utah . we believe in the rule of law & we believe in treating everyone w/ dignity & respect. Weve done a good job of trying to balance those two things. Well continue to work to do so. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2026/01/21/new-poll-shows-utah-voters-divided-over-trump-immigration-policy-as-utah-governor-urges-lawmakers-to-take-balanced-approach/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/2014423658895450192) 2026-01-22T19:43Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "President Trump endorses Prop [--] repeal in Utah encourages voters to sign the state GOP's initiative effort before deadline. It would repeal a [----] redistricting initiative creating a commission to recommend congressional maps according to anti-gerrymandering rules" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/2014841790239781324) 2026-01-23T23:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Reps. Mike Kennedy & Celeste Maloy said they wanted to show the rest of the country that Utahns can have tough conversations. Instead they got an angry crowd of [---] mocking the opening prayer & shouting down both representatives for an hour. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/20/utah-congress-members-have-chaotic-town-hall-over-trump-administration-and-doge/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/20/utah-congress-members-have-chaotic-town-hall-over-trump-administration-and-doge/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1902941229127508276) 2025-03-21T04:31Z [----] followers, 98.2K engagements ".@tpaction is bringing its ground game to Utah for 1st time to help Utah GOP repeal Prop [--] redistricting law. This is step [--] to long term hopefully involvement in Utah" @tylerbowyer told @deseret. "This is kind of a wake up call for a lot of Utahns. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2026/01/29/utah-republican-signature-gatherers-assaulted-as-national-activist-groups-aim-to-repeal-redistricting-law/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2026/01/29/utah-republican-signature-gatherers-assaulted-as-national-activist-groups-aim-to-repeal-redistricting-law/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/2017092673543487758) 2026-01-30T04:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Utah signature gatherers are being assaulted for asking people to sign a petition to put the repeal of Proposition [--] on the November ballot. Multiple police reports record violent interactions including dozens of signatures being stolen and torn up. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2026/01/29/utah-republican-signature-gatherers-assaulted-as-national-activist-groups-aim-to-repeal-redistricting-law/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2026/01/29/utah-republican-signature-gatherers-assaulted-as-national-activist-groups-aim-to-repeal-redistricting-law/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/2017092932101427637) 2026-01-30T04:30Z [----] followers, 89K engagements "Utah @RepBurgessOwens & @RepMaloyUtah file lawsuit in federal district court alleging Utah judge violated Elections Clause of US Constitution by imposing a new congressional map submitted by nonprofit activist groups. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2026/02/02/congressmen-sue-utah-lieutenant-governor-over-new-congressional-map-chosen-by-district-judge-because-violates-us-constitution/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2026/02/02/congressmen-sue-utah-lieutenant-governor-over-new-congressional-map-chosen-by-district-judge-because-violates-us-constitution/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/2018496294797615402) 2026-02-03T01:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Does Utah need DOGE Utah has unique processes to keep spending transparent & accountable according to state leaders. But w/ the budget doubling over the last [--] years (adjusted for inflation) some think the state should take a page from DOGE's playbook. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/27/utah-speaker-mike-schultz-says-doge-under-elon-musk-could-learn-from-utah-legislature/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/27/utah-speaker-mike-schultz-says-doge-under-elon-musk-could-learn-from-utah-legislature/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1895333535202058304) 2025-02-28T04:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "BREAKING: Utahns for Representative Government the group trying to repeal Utah's redistricting law asked state Supreme Court to push back Sunday's signature submission deadline by 2-3 days citing stolen signatures & changed threshold #'s from the LG. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2026/02/13/utah-republican-party-asks-utah-supreme-court-to-extend-deadline-for-signature-gathering-to-repeal-redistricting-law/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2026/02/13/utah-republican-party-asks-utah-supreme-court-to-extend-deadline-for-signature-gathering-to-repeal-redistricting-law/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/2022424212057829522) 2026-02-13T21:34Z [----] followers, 37.5K engagements "Utah Supreme Court DENIES request to postpone signature submission deadline for Prop [--] repeal. Utahns for Representative Government failed to show the request was timely or warranted SC intervention. UFRG has until 5pm Sunday to submit the [------] verified signatures. BREAKING: Utahns for Representative Government the group trying to repeal Utah's redistricting law asked state Supreme Court to push back Sunday's signature submission deadline by 2-3 days citing stolen signatures & changed threshold #'s from the LG. https://t.co/yCHyU4VJqr BREAKING: Utahns for Representative Government the group" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/2022475861379944935) 2026-02-14T00:59Z [----] followers, 39.7K engagements "I tagged along w/ @TPAction as they help the Utah GOP w/ the final push to get the Prop [--] repeal petition across the finish line. Utah's first-ever Turning Point field rep Kelsey Newberry told me: "Its going to be down to the wire. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2026/02/13/utah-redistricting-battle-continues-as-republicans-race-to-repeal-prop-4/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2026/02/13/utah-redistricting-battle-continues-as-republicans-race-to-repeal-prop-4/" [X Link](https://x.com/BrighamTomco/status/2022536867607118099) 2026-02-14T05:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements ".@DataRepublican drew the attention of @elonmusk @BasedMikeLee & others by developing AI tools to reveal NGOs receiving billions in taxpayer funds. [--] weeks ago she was doxxed. In a @Deseret exclusive she explains why gov transparency is still her mission. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/11/datarepublican-jennica-pounds-uses-ai-to-help-doge-doxxed-by-rolling-stone/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/11/datarepublican-jennica-pounds-uses-ai-to-help-doge-doxxed-by-rolling-stone/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1899663824493658208) 2025-03-12T03:28Z [----] followers, 184.2K engagements "A new Utah bill would implement a Tennessee-style ban on "Adult-oriented performances" in public. It would create a new criminal offense for sexually suggestive acts committed in a public space accessible by children. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/04/utah-bill-would-ban-sexual-performances-in-public/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/04/utah-bill-would-ban-sexual-performances-in-public/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1886923809292481004) 2025-02-04T23:44Z [----] followers, 28K engagements "Nearly 50% of serious crashes in West Valley involved an unlicensed driver in [----]. In [----] nearly 50% of solved hit&run cases involved an unlicensed driver. Rep. MacPherson's new bill requires police to impound vehicles driven by someone w/o a license. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/12/a-third-of-west-valley-crashes-involve-unlicensed-drivers-what-will-lawmakers-do/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/12/a-third-of-west-valley-crashes-involve-unlicensed-drivers-what-will-lawmakers-do/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1890067978412335602) 2025-02-13T15:58Z [----] followers, 36.5K engagements "The chiefs of staff for Utah's governor Senate & House all made over $300000 in [----] w/ each position receiving a 40% raise over the previous two or three years making their salaries higher than those of their counterparts in CA TX FL & NY. Why https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/26/utah-legislature-pays-chiefs-of-staff-more-than-new-york-and-florida/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/26/utah-legislature-pays-chiefs-of-staff-more-than-new-york-and-florida/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1905257766429831630) 2025-03-27T13:57Z [----] followers, 21K engagements "Utah appears to be a total outlier in swinging from Trump to Harris compared to [----] according to Financial Times charts. #utpol" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1854234232702542322) 2024-11-06T18:47Z [----] followers, 45.9K engagements "BREAKING: A performance audit of Utah's signature verification process recommended multiple improvements after finding Gov. Spencer Cox may have not initially met threshold of valid signatures to qualify for the primary election ballot. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/10/15/utah-primary-signature-audit/ Legislative audit finds Gov. Cox likely fell short of [-----] signature threshold for primary qualification due to incorrectly validated signatures. This won't impact Nov ballot. Cox submitted [--] days early & could have gathered more signatures if invalid ones hadn't been counted." [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1846312355824853188) 2024-10-15T22:09Z [----] followers, 190.1K engagements "Legislative audit finds Gov. Cox likely fell short of [-----] signature threshold for primary qualification due to incorrectly validated signatures. This won't impact Nov ballot. Cox submitted [--] days early & could have gathered more signatures if invalid ones hadn't been counted" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1846311558743503083) 2024-10-15T22:05Z [----] followers, 83.2K engagements "Rep. MacPherson's bill allowing police to seize a car if the driver doesn't have a drivers license permit or privilege card passed the House 55-14 along party lines. In [----] 50% of [----] serious crashes in West Valley involved an unlicensed driver. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/12/a-third-of-west-valley-crashes-involve-unlicensed-drivers-what-will-lawmakers-do/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/12/a-third-of-west-valley-crashes-involve-unlicensed-drivers-what-will-lawmakers-do/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1892701778270949497) 2025-02-20T22:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Gov. Cox said on Monday that President Trump's agenda would be "more successful" if he adopted a "Disagree Better" approach. Utah's GOP national rep. Brad Bonham pushed back: I strongly believe that being nice has become the enemy of whats right." https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/05/19/utah-governor-cox-gives-trump-advice-to-be-more-successful/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/05/19/utah-governor-cox-gives-trump-advice-to-be-more-successful/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1924851639409901912) 2025-05-20T15:36Z [----] followers, 12.6K engagements "Reps. Mike Kennedy & Celeste Maloy said they wanted to show the rest of the country that Utahns can have tough conversations. Instead they got an angry crowd of [---] mocking the opening prayer & shouting down both representatives for an hour. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/20/utah-congress-members-have-chaotic-town-hall-over-trump-administration-and-doge/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/20/utah-congress-members-have-chaotic-town-hall-over-trump-administration-and-doge/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1902941229127508276) 2025-03-21T04:31Z [----] followers, 98.2K engagements "EXCLUSIVE: @GovCox sent letter to Border Czar Tom Homan asking him to replace SLC ICE Director Mike Bernacke: "We have no confidence in Mr. Bernackes leadership." Bernacke authored a quickly retracted memo labeling Utah a "sanctuary state" in May [----]. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/01/03/utah-gov-cox-trump-administration-remove-ice-obstacles-to-deportations/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/01/03/utah-gov-cox-trump-administration-remove-ice-obstacles-to-deportations/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1875305936048550363) 2025-01-03T22:19Z [----] followers, 30.9K engagements "I am a single-issue voter. I will support whoever gets rid of the daylight savings time change. My [--] 1/2 year old & [--] month old woke up at 5AM today for the 2nd day straight. Do presidential candidates not care about the parent demographic End this abomination" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1853437601237381279) 2024-11-04T14:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements ".@GovCox said deporting illegal immigrants in Utah prisons will result in cost-savings for the state. How much $153 per day for [---] inmates totals $16 million per year. Of the [---] [---] were convicted of sex offenses and [--] were convicted of murder. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/12/06/utah-immigrant-inmates/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/12/06/utah-immigrant-inmates/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1865165320442515650) 2024-12-06T22:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Housing illegal immigrants in Utah prisons costs Utahns $16 million per year. They make up around 4.6% of Utah's prison population. Illegal immigrants were behind more than half of drug-related crimes committed along Jordan River Trail this year the press release said. #utpol .@GovCox announces Utah will work w/ Trump admin. to deport illegal immigrants who have committed crimes/pose threat to public safety including by passing new legislation associated with migrant crime. #utpol https://t.co/qozOuUQOFP .@GovCox announces Utah will work w/ Trump admin. to deport illegal immigrants who have" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1861454626123579801) 2024-11-26T16:59Z [----] followers, 19.6K engagements ".@GovCox announces Utah will work w/ Trump admin. to deport illegal immigrants who have committed crimes/pose threat to public safety including by passing new legislation associated with migrant crime. #utpol" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1861427625354502196) 2024-11-26T15:11Z [----] followers, 20.8K engagements "Utah House Republicans voted unanimously to cancel the state's contract w/ ERIC voter roll maintenance system. Rep. Lisonbee said there were several alternatives to clean up voter rolls. [--] GOP states recently joined Alabama's "voter integrity database." https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/14/utah-house-votes-to-join-nine-other-states-to-leave-eric-voter-roll-system/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/14/utah-house-votes-to-join-nine-other-states-to-leave-eric-voter-roll-system/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1890552132664689098) 2025-02-15T00:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Utah AG Sean Reyes House Speaker Schultz Senate Pres. Stuart Adams and [--] other state lawmakers [--] city/county officials among those who formally endorsed Donald Trump today in letter written by the speaker. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/2024/2/26/24084081/utah-house-speaker-senate-president-endorse-donald-trump-for-president https://www.deseret.com/2024/2/26/24084081/utah-house-speaker-senate-president-endorse-donald-trump-for-president" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1762269582788899083) 2024-02-27T00:13Z [----] followers, 15.2K engagements "Gov. @SpencerJCox gave a TED talk today on "Disagree Better" the "radical call to love our enemies." Of [--] speakers Cox was the only elected official at the organization's flagship event in Vancouver His remarks were met with a standing ovation #utpol https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/04/17/utah-governor-spencer-cox-gives-ted-talk-on-disagree-better/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/04/17/utah-governor-spencer-cox-gives-ted-talk-on-disagree-better/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1780800641881002317) 2024-04-18T03:28Z [----] followers, 35K engagements ".@RepMaloyUtah lost to Mike Lee-endorsed challenger Colby Jenkins 57-43 at GOP convention. Both advance to primary. Maloy called out Lee for trying to unseat her: "Im not going to bow down to the party to leadership to media or to a Senator." #utpol https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/04/27/colby-jenkins-endorsed-by-sen-mike-lee-beats-rep-celeste-maloy-at-utah-gop-convention-but-both-advance-to-primary/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/04/27/colby-jenkins-endorsed-by-sen-mike-lee-beats-rep-celeste-maloy-at-utah-gop-convention-but-both-advance-to-primary/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1784403236855967782) 2024-04-28T02:04Z [----] followers, 33.2K engagements "The Utah House voted on Wednesday to enable federal authorities to immediately deport immigrants convicted of a violent class A misdemeanor. Rep. @CandicePierucci's HB226 would reverse a [----] law that decreased class A misdemeanor sentencing by [--] day. https://www.deseret.com/utah/2025/02/12/utah-house-lawmakers-approve-law-to-deport-immigrants-convicted-of-crimes/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2025/02/12/utah-house-lawmakers-approve-law-to-deport-immigrants-convicted-of-crimes/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1889804731826213230) 2025-02-12T22:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Yesterday one construction worker in SLC told me around 50% of his coworkers are here illegally & another 25% have temporary asylum status. Regardless of where you stand on immigration policy it's important to consider the impact on affordable housing. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/01/30/utah-housing-supply-could-be-impacted-by-immigrant-deportations/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/01/30/utah-housing-supply-could-be-impacted-by-immigrant-deportations/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1885390914933367062) 2025-01-31T18:13Z [----] followers, 29.6K engagements "Does Utah need DOGE Utah has unique processes to keep spending transparent & accountable according to state leaders. But w/ the budget doubling over the last [--] years (adjusted for inflation) some think the state should take a page from DOGE's playbook. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/27/utah-speaker-mike-schultz-says-doge-under-elon-musk-could-learn-from-utah-legislature/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/27/utah-speaker-mike-schultz-says-doge-under-elon-musk-could-learn-from-utah-legislature/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1895333535202058304) 2025-02-28T04:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "SCOOP: Utah Jazz legend John Stockton endorsed @MayorStaggs for Senate: "Trent Staggs stood up to lockdowns and vaccine mandates when few were willing." Stockton has criticized vaccines/COVID response as my colleague @sambbenson has reported. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/05/07/utah-jazz-player-john-stockton-endorses-trent-staggs-to-replace-senator-mitt-romney/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/05/07/utah-jazz-player-john-stockton-endorses-trent-staggs-to-replace-senator-mitt-romney/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1787867627664392587) 2024-05-07T15:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "If the president can target the tax-exempt status of Harvard it could open the door for future administrations to threaten the tax-exempt status of religious organizations like BYU Gov. Cox said on Thursday. "I think we should tread very carefully. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/04/17/gov-cox-says-ending-harvards-tax-exempt-status-could-have-unintended-consequences/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/04/17/gov-cox-says-ending-harvards-tax-exempt-status-could-have-unintended-consequences/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1913262968445575557) 2025-04-18T16:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements ".@BoydMatheson will join the office of Sen.-elect John @CurtisUT as a strategic advisor. Senator-elect Curtis has a track record as a strategic statesman" Boyd said. "Utah and the nation need just such a Senator and I am honored to be included on this team." #utpol" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1856395912966484408) 2024-11-12T17:57Z [----] followers, 10.1K engagements "House GOP committee members approved Rep. Lee's bill that would prohibit flags from being displayed by public school teachers & government entities (e.g. city/county office building) unless it is the official US state municipality or school flag. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/13/a-ban-on-maga-and-pride-flags-gop-lawmakers-say-yes-for-cities-counties-and-classrooms/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/13/a-ban-on-maga-and-pride-flags-gop-lawmakers-say-yes-for-cities-counties-and-classrooms/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1890431112314343878) 2025-02-14T16:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksyy at National Gov's Association meeting in SLC. Utah @GovCox introduced him: "There's a lot of nuance in this world.sometimes it's hard to tell who the good guys and bad guys are. This is not one of those times" Cox said. #utpol" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1811813194123608475) 2024-07-12T17:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "One day after the 2nd assassination attempt against Trump I sat down w/ @glennbeck in his rural Idaho home to talk about the state of American politics. I could come up with [----] ways this thing falls apart. But I can only come up with one way that it sticks together. #utpol Last month I visited @glennbeck's Idaho ranch to discuss the [----] election. I found a man w/ a sincere desire to unify as well as an awareness of his own capacity to divide. Here's what a home tour revealed about the former face of Fox News. #utpol https://t.co/1dvpKwoU8C Last month I visited @glennbeck's Idaho ranch to" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1848930646993080556) 2024-10-23T03:33Z [----] followers, 16.2K engagements "Last month I visited @glennbeck's Idaho ranch to discuss the [----] election. I found a man w/ a sincere desire to unify as well as an awareness of his own capacity to divide. Here's what a home tour revealed about the former face of Fox News. #utpol https://deseret.com/politics/2024/10/22/inside-the-mind-of-glenn-beck-is-america-headed-toward-its-last-exit/ https://deseret.com/politics/2024/10/22/inside-the-mind-of-glenn-beck-is-america-headed-toward-its-last-exit/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1848926297269186707) 2024-10-23T03:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "In [----] Utah was [--] of only [--] states w/ a jump in overdose deaths as fentanyl trafficking exploded. Here's the # of seized fentanyl doses over time: [----] - 49K [----] - 1.5M [----] - 4.7M Either weve got a demand issue going on here in Utah that we were not aware of or weve got more of a cartel issue than what we would like to admit" the DPS commissioner told @Deseret. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/04/24/utah-fentanyl-seizures-and-overdoses-are-rising-rapidly/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/04/24/utah-fentanyl-seizures-and-overdoses-are-rising-rapidly/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1915615401444348356) 2025-04-25T03:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Brian @KingForUtah leans into membership in Church of Jesus Christ in new ad Im a Democrat because of my faith not despite it.Im asking you not to vote based on tradition Im asking you to remember who you are and what you stand for." #utpol https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/04/25/brian-king-says-faith-drives-campaign-to-unseat-utah-governor-spencer-cox/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/04/25/brian-king-says-faith-drives-campaign-to-unseat-utah-governor-spencer-cox/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1783534964992332232) 2024-04-25T16:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements ".@UtahFoundation released its new state policy priority survey. Here are voters' top concerns: "Most important" [--]. Housing affordability [--]. Politicians not listening to voters "High importance" [--]. Earning enough to pay for non-housing needs [--]. Government overreach 1/3 #utpol" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1770662370563731678) 2024-03-21T04:03Z [----] followers, 11.2K engagements "2024 was crazy for Utah politics: *Lyman gets [------] votes as write-in for gov.more than other historic write-in runs *Maloy wins CD2 primary by [---] votesclosest recount in [--] yrs *Curtis wins 5-way race w/ nearly 50%& got nearly $10M in PAC support https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/12/26/why-2024-was-a-crazy-election-year-for-utah/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/12/26/why-2024-was-a-crazy-election-year-for-utah/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1872738857210585246) 2024-12-27T20:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@DataRepublican @elonmusk @BasedMikeLee @Deseret Of course. Thank you for taking the time to help our audience understand where you are coming from and what you have done" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1899841688807616706) 2025-03-12T15:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The # of chronically homeless in Utah quadrupled from 2015-2025. Its clear what weve been doing isnt working" Speaker Schultz said today. Rep. @Clancy4Utah has [--] bills to reverse this by pushing the opposite approach to the one promoted in California. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/20/utah-legislature-approves-bills-that-change-housing-first-approach-to-homeless-policy/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/20/utah-legislature-approves-bills-that-change-housing-first-approach-to-homeless-policy/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1892793183177703814) 2025-02-21T04:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements ".@GovCox met with loud boos by convention delegates. Lost to @phil_lyman 32.5-67.5%. Cox's message to delegates Maybe it wasn't his policies they disliked. "Maybe its something much more cynical. Maybe you just hate that I dont hate enough. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/04/27/utah-gop-governor-convention-results/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/04/27/utah-gop-governor-convention-results/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1784359431624659371) 2024-04-27T23:10Z [----] followers, 32.8K engagements "A House committee rejected a bill requiring E-Verify for companies w/ 15+ employees. Lobbying against the bill were agriculture & construction firms that said verifying immigration status of new hires could shrink labor pool down to virtually zero." https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/26/utah-legislature-votes-against-bill-to-expand-e-verify-for-small-companies/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/26/utah-legislature-votes-against-bill-to-expand-e-verify-for-small-companies/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1894966849114382645) 2025-02-27T04:24Z [----] followers, 16.8K engagements "The CD2 race just entered recount territory with Jenkins closing the gap between him and Maloy to just [---] votes. We are down to the final few counties certifying their election returns. #utpol" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1810808043820700127) 2024-07-09T22:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "NEW UT GOV POLL from Noble Predictive Insights shows Cox +26 among likely voters w/ full-ballot options: Cox - 49% King - 23% Lyman (Another candidate not listed) - 5% Not sure - 19% In a head-to-head matchup with King Cox leads by [--] points among likely votes. #utpol" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1846882123187368269) 2024-10-17T11:53Z [----] followers, 15.8K engagements "A Senate committee rejected Rep. Lisonbee's bill ending Utah's contract w/ ERIC even after the ERIC provision was removed & the bill only had requirements for the Lt. Gov. to report to the Leg. on voter roll clean up & to verify that voters are citizens. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/03/utah-legislature-rejects-bill-to-end-contract-with-eric-voter-roll-system/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/03/utah-legislature-rejects-bill-to-end-contract-with-eric-voter-roll-system/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1896961094662619162) 2025-03-04T16:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "What better way to take a break from the stress of the legislative session than cute pictures of lawmakers with babies Thank you @CandicePierucci and all our other amazing lawmakers with young kids #utpol https://www.deseret.com/2024/02/28/the-utah-lawmakers-balancing-legislative-duties-with-baby-diaper-changes/ https://www.deseret.com/2024/02/28/the-utah-lawmakers-balancing-legislative-duties-with-baby-diaper-changes/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1763021960852701529) 2024-02-29T02:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Utah's new law banning the display of most flags by public school teachers & government entities is supported by 62% of voters w/ 39% strongly supporting a new @Deseret poll found. Here's the partisan breakdown of support: Rep: 81% Ind: 51% Dem: 22% https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/04/16/utah-voters-support-new-law-banning-pride-flags-in-public-classrooms/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/04/16/utah-voters-support-new-law-banning-pride-flags-in-public-classrooms/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1912723810459275266) 2025-04-17T04:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The complete list of Utah legislators and officials who signed House Speaker Mike Schultz endorsement letter of Donald Trump. #utpol Utah AG Sean Reyes House Speaker Schultz Senate Pres. Stuart Adams and [--] other state lawmakers [--] city/county officials among those who formally endorsed Donald Trump today in letter written by the speaker. #utpol https://t.co/zq5iX3DM6o Utah AG Sean Reyes House Speaker Schultz Senate Pres. Stuart Adams and [--] other state lawmakers [--] city/county officials among those who formally endorsed Donald Trump today in letter written by the speaker. #utpol" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1762527407460987156) 2024-02-27T17:17Z [----] followers, 25.9K engagements ".@SenMikeLee and @SenatorRomney had some harsh words for Biden admins border policies Tuesday as border patrol encounters approached [------] per month and [---] million per year for the first time ever. #utpol 🧵 https://www.deseret.com/2023/10/31/23940682/mike-lee-mitt-romney-criticize-biden-border-security https://www.deseret.com/2023/10/31/23940682/mike-lee-mitt-romney-criticize-biden-border-security" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1719565141182935352) 2023-11-01T04:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "On Friday the Utah Senate shut down a bill cracking down on unlicensed driving & gave approval to another that put immigrants charged w/ violent crimes on track for immediate deportation but only after the bill was significantly trimmed down. Why https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/01/utah-senate-lawmakers-vote-on-immigration-law-enforcement-bills/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/01/utah-senate-lawmakers-vote-on-immigration-law-enforcement-bills/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1895920876178325539) 2025-03-01T19:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Utah Gov. @SpencerJCox met w/ some of his fiercest conservative critics leading up to the general election in a bid to practice "Disagree Better" within the Utah GOP not just between left and right. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/11/06/governor-cox-wants-to-unite-utah-gop/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/11/06/governor-cox-wants-to-unite-utah-gop/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1854552853593120887) 2024-11-07T15:53Z [----] followers, 20.7K engagements "NEW POLL: Gov. @SpencerJCox leads Brian @KingForUtah by [--] points. @phil_lyman not listed as option because his name is not on ballot. Cox: 51% King: 19% Unsure: 22% Poll found Cox w/ 56% approval rating including 64% among Republicans. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/10/25/utah-governor-cox-new-poll/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/10/25/utah-governor-cox-new-poll/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1849947164740563020) 2024-10-25T22:52Z [----] followers, 10.7K engagements "Utah Rep. Brian @KingForUtah announced a campaign to unseat @GovCox Monday. We simply deserve better in Utah than our current state of politics King told me. Read about the "final straw" that convinced King to jump in. #utpol #utgov https://www.deseret.com/2023/12/4/23987652/utah-democrat-brian-king-challenge-gov-spencer-cox https://www.deseret.com/2023/12/4/23987652/utah-democrat-brian-king-challenge-gov-spencer-cox" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1731723800679752011) 2023-12-04T17:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "BREAKING: Richard and Carol Lyman deny claims that they were recruited by @GovCox to run write-in candidacy to take votes from @phil_lyman. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/09/09/phil-lyman-write-in-campaign/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/09/09/phil-lyman-write-in-campaign/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1833290487849226254) 2024-09-09T23:44Z [----] followers, 16.2K engagements "Gov. Cox's schedule this week includes: Governors dinner w/ President-elect Trump @ Mar-a-Lago on Thursday. On Sunday Cox said of Trump: "I've had the opportunity to talk w/ him on many occasions. We've had some wonderful discussions that I think would surprise some people."" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1876278059818746203) 2025-01-06T14:42Z [----] followers, 10.7K engagements "BREAKING: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is scheduled to speak @UtahDemocrats' organizing convention on May [--]. @deseret spoke w/ @slcmayor @NateForUtah @BenMcAdams & @KingForUtah about how Utah is navigating the Democratic identity crisis post [----]. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/05/14/utah-democrats-debate-how-to-respond-to-donald-trump/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/05/14/utah-democrats-debate-how-to-respond-to-donald-trump/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1922851015960793290) 2025-05-15T03:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "POLL: Utah Debate Commission releases polling/debate lineup for US Senate and House races. Senate (open): Curtis-53 Gleich-34 Bowen-8 CD3 (open): Kennedy-61 Wright-33 #utpol" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1838989187472875655) 2024-09-25T17:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements ".@SenTuberville was in Utah today endorsing @MayorStaggs. Tuberville said Staggs would join him Sen. Mike Lee and a group of 15-18 other senators who will follow President Trumps lead and get things done for the American people and not for the establishment" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1768798109000470898) 2024-03-16T00:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "NEW @Deseret poll. If Utah Senate election were held today: Curtis - 56% Gleich - 22% Bowen - 8% Undecided - 14% #utpol https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/08/24/utah-senate-curtis-gleich-poll/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/08/24/utah-senate-curtis-gleich-poll/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1828090243201069465) 2024-08-26T15:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "State Rep. Dan Johnson dabbing in a hoodie that reads I am enough two days after being hospitalized for a medical emergency on the House floor. Im glad to see hes feeling better #utpol" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1762916437382021187) 2024-02-28T19:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "BREAKING: Utah's House delegation circles the wagon around @CelesteMaloyUT. @RepJohnCurtis @RepBlakeMoore & @RepBurgessOwens officially endorsed Maloy Thursday. "Celeste is a thoughtful genuine champion of the people who live in the Second District." #utpol" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1801292533169012940) 2024-06-13T16:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "NEW POLL: Rep. John @CurtisUT leads @carolinegleich by [--] points. Curtis: 55% Gleich: 20% Unsure: 21% Curtis enjoys support of nearly 80% of Republicans 45% of moderates & 33% of Democrats [--] days out from election. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/10/25/utah-senate-race-poll-john-curtis/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/10/25/utah-senate-race-poll-john-curtis/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1849997699594190874) 2024-10-26T02:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements ".@SutherlandInst poll of [----] Utah voters found that these election reforms would increase net confidence in elections the most: Require photo ID w/ mail-in ballot (MIB) +31 Require MIB to be received by Election Day +21 Know election results by end of Election Day +18" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1879564889230127218) 2025-01-15T16:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "#UTSEN: Brent Orrin Hatch did not qualify for Utah GOP primary via signature gathering. The LG's office determined he fell short after certifying [-----] signatures/28000 he needed The fate of Hatch's senate campaign now depends on GOP convention delegates #utpol" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1783629638776049831) 2024-04-25T22:50Z [----] followers, 14.8K engagements "Some pro-Lyman Republicans want to primary Sen. Lee saying his endorsements make him the "establishment" No one looks at Lee & thinks he hasn't been a leader in the conservative space an observer said. But to some Lyman supporters that's not https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/05/21/utah-gop-delegates-revolt-against-senator-mike-lee-after-phil-lyman-loses-race-for-gop-chair/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/05/21/utah-gop-delegates-revolt-against-senator-mike-lee-after-phil-lyman-loses-race-for-gop-chair/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1925572083284942897) 2025-05-22T15:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Utah Rep Tyler @Clancy4Utah explains why some young Republicans see JD Vance as model for applying "conservative principles to 21st century problems" Clancy spoke at "National Conservative" conference in DC as did Vance [--] days before VP announcement #utpol https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/07/25/jd-vance-republican-populism/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/07/25/jd-vance-republican-populism/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1816682838391161151) 2024-07-26T03:51Z [----] followers, 15.6K engagements "Matthew McConaughey confirmed he may seek elected office. Called on leaders to leave entertainment to celebrities during @GovCox's final Disagree Better event on Fri. "Im in the entertainment business our leadership and leaders dont need to be" #utpol https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/07/12/matthew-mcconaughey-national-governors-association-meeting-spencer-cox/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/07/12/matthew-mcconaughey-national-governors-association-meeting-spencer-cox/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1811803612206764236) 2024-07-12T16:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Books I read in [----] War&Peace Romney:A Reckoning Smart Brevity Grand New Party Hillbilly Elegy Teachings of Joseph Smith Original Grace Ocean at the End of the Lane Dark Future (Glenn Beck) Glenn Beck's Common Sense Common Nonsense (unauthorized Beck bio) Good Prose The Idiot" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1873841226883207358) 2024-12-30T21:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Gov. @SpencerJCox waxed philosophical in an X post yesterday. His commentarythat bored Americans seek out ideological strugglewent viral resonating with @BillAckman @DKThomp and @TPCarney. Here's a quick summary ICYMI. You're welcome @halrobertboyd. https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/05/03/spencer-cox-has-viral-social-media-post-about-college-protests-and-political-violence/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/05/03/spencer-cox-has-viral-social-media-post-about-college-protests-and-political-violence/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1786447940632084690) 2024-05-03T17:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Curtis: "In a four way race a majority is an unusual thing. So it does make a pretty bold statement that even with four in there that I was able to get above 50." #utpol https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/06/25/utah-senate-republican-primary/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/06/25/utah-senate-republican-primary/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1805807180240826534) 2024-06-26T03:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "My colleague @HannaSeariac did an excellent job looking at the arguments of @NatalieforUtah and the LG's office over signature gathering. Very helpful context. She spoke with all the most relevant voices in the conversation to get a clear picture. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/06/21/signature-gathering-utah/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/06/21/signature-gathering-utah/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1804347274694398454) 2024-06-22T02:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "AP calls it for Curtis. County clerks still have not released election results. #utpil BREAKING: Republican John Curtis wins election to U.S. Senate from Utah. #APRaceCall at 10:00 p.m. EST. https://t.co/FjgpZFcJ4E BREAKING: Republican John Curtis wins election to U.S. Senate from Utah. #APRaceCall at 10:00 p.m. EST. https://t.co/FjgpZFcJ4E" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1853996861658739104) 2024-11-06T03:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "BREAKING: Republican John Curtis wins election to U.S. Senate from Utah. #APRaceCall at 10:00 p.m. EST. https://apnews.com/hub/election-2024 https://apnews.com/hub/election-2024" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1853996015398850600) 2024-11-06T03:01Z 500.5K followers, 427.2K engagements "If this happens the GOP will build a historic political majority built on the backs of parents with toddlers. I am a single-issue voter. I will support whoever gets rid of the daylight savings time change. My [--] 1/2 year old & [--] month old woke up at 5AM today for the 2nd day straight. Do presidential candidates not care about the parent demographic End this abomination I am a single-issue voter. I will support whoever gets rid of the daylight savings time change. My [--] 1/2 year old & [--] month old woke up at 5AM today for the 2nd day straight. Do presidential candidates not care about the" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1867765045108830462) 2024-12-14T02:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "An audit of Utah elections found a lack of compliance among county clerks in conducting post-election audits ensuring camera surveillance & maintaining ballot controls. The report called on LG to update guidance & improve accuracy of state voter rolls. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/12/09/utah-legislative-audit-on-elections/ NEW AUDIT on [----] Utah elections: [----] deceased voters on rolls; [---] of them active voters who received ballot; [--] of them voted in Nov. 17/29 clerks failed to conduct proper post-election audits by comparing ballots to cast vote records & some clerks had no outside" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1866289466576712037) 2024-12-10T01:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "NEW AUDIT on [----] Utah elections: [----] deceased voters on rolls; [---] of them active voters who received ballot; [--] of them voted in Nov. 17/29 clerks failed to conduct proper post-election audits by comparing ballots to cast vote records & some clerks had no outside observers" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1866289352072167721) 2024-12-10T01:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "What one Utah manufacturer told me about Trump's blanket 10% tariff & the much higher reciprocal tariffs aimed at bringing factories back to the US: "It could have the opposite effect. . Increased costs could actually drive U.S. manufacturing https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/04/02/utah-businesses-respond-to-trump-global-reciprocal-tariffs/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/04/02/utah-businesses-respond-to-trump-global-reciprocal-tariffs/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1907629596138418247) 2025-04-03T03:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements ""Republicans keep losing. When we agree on principle but disagree on tactics we go out and try to harm each other instead of trying to bring home wins for our constituents." #utpol" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1783679017113330106) 2024-04-26T02:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "#UTPOL: @RepMaloyUtah gave me a statement in response to @SenMikeLee endorsing her opponent: "President Trump called me last week because that's what he does when two of his cabinet level advisors endorse someone and he asked me how I like being in Congress. And I told him BIG #UTPOL INTRIGUE: @BasedMikeLee is endorsing Colby Jenkins for the seat currently held by Rep. @CelesteMaloyUT in #CD2. It's BIG because Lee is a rockstar among delegates and Maloy isn't gathering signatures. Now it becomes a fight at convention to see who moves on 👀👀 https://t.co/nqRdFmTFhM BIG #UTPOL INTRIGUE:" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1783679014521184396) 2024-04-26T02:06Z [----] followers, 10.6K engagements "BIG #UTPOL INTRIGUE: @BasedMikeLee is endorsing Colby Jenkins for the seat currently held by Rep. @CelesteMaloyUT in #CD2. It's BIG because Lee is a rockstar among delegates and Maloy isn't gathering signatures. Now it becomes a fight at convention to see who moves on 👀👀" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1783641183207477474) 2024-04-25T23:36Z [----] followers, 68.3K engagements "Gov. @SpencerJCox told @Deseret Americans must look beyond politics for solutions to the countrys problems. "We do need I believe a religious revival" Cox said. "The truth is were the most religious state in the country & that absolutely matters." https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/05/01/utah-governor-cox-says-high-religious-attendance-responsible-for-strong-communities/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/05/01/utah-governor-cox-says-high-religious-attendance-responsible-for-strong-communities/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1918336930267447464) 2025-05-02T16:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Utah GOP chair Rob Axson confirmed w/ @Deseret he will seek reelection in May's leadership race. According to @BradEBonham @stantheman87 @CarsonJorg @cnull WaCo GOP chair this race could decide the future influence of the Utah Republican Party. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/20/who-will-win-utah-republican-party-chair-race-between-rob-axson-and-phil-lyman/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/20/who-will-win-utah-republican-party-chair-race-between-rob-axson-and-phil-lyman/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1902751976150237555) 2025-03-20T15:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Senate & House just advanced [--] proposals to address conflict of interest w/ the Lt. Gov. overseeing their own election. Senate version permits AG to settle disputes in Gov. races. House version would create temporary "conflict of interest election officer for LG controversies. A Senate committee rejected Rep. Lisonbee's bill ending Utah's contract w/ ERIC even after the ERIC provision was removed & the bill only had requirements for the Lt. Gov. to report to the Leg. on voter roll clean up & to verify that voters are citizens. https://t.co/DghoqGVoIj A Senate committee rejected Rep." [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1896963446060835314) 2025-03-04T16:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements ".@RepJohnCurtis (@CurtisUT) has made his Senate bid official. He will file his declaration of candidacy Wednesday morning. Read @Deseret's exclusive interview with him about why he changed his mind to run. #utpol #utsen https://www.deseret.com/2024/1/2/24017720/rep-john-curtis-running-to-replace-mitt-romney https://www.deseret.com/2024/1/2/24017720/rep-john-curtis-running-to-replace-mitt-romney" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1742339940288282689) 2024-01-03T00:19Z [----] followers, 10.5K engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by @deseret @govcox @spencerjcox @basedmikelee @mayorstaggs @curtisut @repmaloyutah @celestemaloyut @senmikelee @phillyman @colbyforutah @clancy4utah @glennbecks @kingforutah @boydmatheson @repjohncurtis @repblakemoore @govcoxs @brandonflowers @datarepublican
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"The final of [--] debates arranged by GOP convention winner @CelesteMaloyUT between her and fellow 2nd congressional candidate @BHough4Congress is about to begin. Moderated by @BoydMatheson. @beckyforutah attended other voter-outreach events instead. #utpol"
X Link 2023-08-15T23:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"This group is quickly becoming the most controversial nonprofit in the nation. @NoLabelsOrg sat down with @Deseret to explain why they're convinced a unity presidential ticket in [----] wouldn't spoil a Trump-Biden rematch because it would beat them #utpol"
X Link 2023-08-26T03:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Celeste Maloys lead widens in 2nd District race with almost [-----] votes outstanding in Washington County. Election results signal "a shift in power in Utah from a voting standpoint" away from Wasatch Front former GOP chair Derek Brown says. #utpol"
X Link 2023-09-06T23:34Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"The ideological civil war between NatCons and FreeCons is being waged in real time on the [----] GOP presidential primary trail. @oren_cass Matthew @continetti and @Avik Roy break down the groups' mission statements and what they mean for the GOP's future"
X Link 2023-09-13T02:27Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
". @realchrisrufo sums up the national conservative response to Romney's criticism of today's GOP. I explore the divide between FreeCons - i.e. fusionists - and NatCons and how it's influencing the GOP presidential primary here:"
X Link 2023-09-13T22:34Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Former Utah congressman Chris Stewart announced he will serve as managing partner of new government affairs firm Skyline Capitol in partnership with former national security adviser and Utah resident @robertcobrien. #utpol"
X Link 2023-09-19T21:29Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
".@RepJohnCurtis comments to @Deseret on House passage of a 45-day clean CR supported by 126Rs and [---] Ds. While glad to avoid shutdown Curtis laments failure of weeks earlier CR filled with conservative priorities. Says House GOP holdouts overplayed their hand. #utpol"
X Link 2023-09-30T20:53Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
".@RepBlakeMoore: January's speaker vote "obliterated" precedent that parties should back their nominee in a floor vote. Moore voted for Jim Jordan Tue. & Wed. and says House Rs need to "come together" because they can't "waste another day." #utpol"
X Link 2023-10-18T19:23Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
".@SenMikeLee and @SenatorRomney had some harsh words for Biden admins border policies Tuesday as border patrol encounters approached [------] per month and [---] million per year for the first time ever. #utpol 🧵 https://www.deseret.com/2023/10/31/23940682/mike-lee-mitt-romney-criticize-biden-border-security https://www.deseret.com/2023/10/31/23940682/mike-lee-mitt-romney-criticize-biden-border-security"
X Link 2023-11-01T04:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Weve got a border crisis unfolding in our country. It is severe Lee told me after visiting the border over the weekend. While in McAllen Texas Lee was briefed that roughly [----] Chinese nationals entered the U.S. in fiscal year 2023"
X Link 2023-11-01T04:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Weve got people coming from . all over the world pouring across our borders every day . The American people deserve to have a secure border. And every day that elapses when we have an insecure border is a day that threatens our homeland security.""
X Link 2023-11-01T04:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"On Tuesday Romney blasted DHS secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. If that were my record I would resign in shame or I would have fashioned a piece of legislation designed to solve that problem . I dont think youve done either one of those"
X Link 2023-11-01T04:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
".@GovCox explains DEI stance in 5000-word essay. Quotes extensively from Dec. press conference to provide context for statements he says were mischaracterized. Says law overhauling DEI programs will move state toward being "race-blind." #utpol #utgov I rarely have time to write much any more especially during a legislative session. But the most complicated issues deserve more space and time than social media (and most traditional media) allow. Im hoping you will take time to read my blog post on DEI (also Im new to I rarely have time to write much any more especially during a legislative"
X Link 2024-02-17T01:11Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Utah lawmakers just seen posing with Trump endorsement letter written by Speaker Mike Schultz and signed by state legislators and officials. #utpol"
X Link 2024-02-26T21:10Z [----] followers, 28.5K engagements
"Utah AG Sean Reyes House Speaker Schultz Senate Pres. Stuart Adams and [--] other state lawmakers [--] city/county officials among those who formally endorsed Donald Trump today in letter written by the speaker. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/2024/2/26/24084081/utah-house-speaker-senate-president-endorse-donald-trump-for-president https://www.deseret.com/2024/2/26/24084081/utah-house-speaker-senate-president-endorse-donald-trump-for-president"
X Link 2024-02-27T00:13Z [----] followers, 15.2K engagements
"The complete list of Utah legislators and officials who signed House Speaker Mike Schultz endorsement letter of Donald Trump. #utpol Utah AG Sean Reyes House Speaker Schultz Senate Pres. Stuart Adams and [--] other state lawmakers [--] city/county officials among those who formally endorsed Donald Trump today in letter written by the speaker. #utpol https://t.co/zq5iX3DM6o Utah AG Sean Reyes House Speaker Schultz Senate Pres. Stuart Adams and [--] other state lawmakers [--] city/county officials among those who formally endorsed Donald Trump today in letter written by the speaker. #utpol"
X Link 2024-02-27T17:17Z [----] followers, 25.9K engagements
"DHS Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas promised @GovCox in a phone call today that the Biden administration will give governors more information on immigration including where/how asylum seekers are relocated. #utpol"
X Link 2024-03-06T00:36Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Why did @RepBlakeMoore vote against the FISA [---] amendment today He was the only Utah member to do so and helped secure its failure with a 212-212 tie. My colleague @gitanjalipoonia with a great summary and exclusive interview with Moore. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/04/12/fisa-reauthroization-warrant-amendment/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/04/12/fisa-reauthroization-warrant-amendment/"
X Link 2024-04-13T01:20Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"POLL: Political identity continues to shape how parents perceive pandemic school closures despite everything we now know about COVID/learning loss Did school shutdowns help or hurt your children Rs: 63% HURT Ind: 64% HURT Ds: 50% HELPED #utpol https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/04/12/why-is-america-divided-over-covid-pandemic-school-closure-response-poll/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/04/12/why-is-america-divided-over-covid-pandemic-school-closure-response-poll/"
X Link 2024-04-13T03:28Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Vivek Ramaswamy just endorsed @MayorStaggs in #utsen race. Comes after endorsements from Rep. Matt Gaetz Sen. Tommy Tuberville Kari Lake Charlie Kirk etc. Is Donald Trump next Shut down the Deep State. Replace civil service protections with term limits. No more politicians getting rich off their time in office. No more profiteering from endless wars. @MayorStaggs gets that public service should be about serving the public not yourself. He signed my Shut down the Deep State. Replace civil service protections with term limits. No more politicians getting rich off their time in office. No more"
X Link 2024-04-17T19:44Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Vivek Ramaswamy began endorsing candidates in February. Each must sign his "American Truth Pledge" which calls for the end of the deep state and the return of national pride. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/04/17/vivek-ramaswamy-endorsement-senate-utah-staggs/ Vivek Ramaswamy just endorsed @MayorStaggs in #utsen race. Comes after endorsements from Rep. Matt Gaetz Sen. Tommy Tuberville Kari Lake Charlie Kirk etc. Is Donald Trump next https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/04/17/vivek-ramaswamy-endorsement-senate-utah-staggs/ Vivek Ramaswamy just endorsed @MayorStaggs in #utsen"
X Link 2024-04-17T23:24Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Gov. @SpencerJCox gave a TED talk today on "Disagree Better" the "radical call to love our enemies." Of [--] speakers Cox was the only elected official at the organization's flagship event in Vancouver His remarks were met with a standing ovation #utpol https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/04/17/utah-governor-spencer-cox-gives-ted-talk-on-disagree-better/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/04/17/utah-governor-spencer-cox-gives-ted-talk-on-disagree-better/"
X Link 2024-04-18T03:28Z [----] followers, 35K engagements
"POLL: Did COVID measures infringe on personal freedoms Overall: 55% yes Rs: 73% Ind: 53% Ds: 39% Spoke w/ @bethanymac12 & @opinion_joe about new @Deseret poll & distrust resulting from America's pandemic response. Check out their book: "The Big Fail" https://www.deseret.com/lifestyle/2024/04/19/covid-19-poll-voters-say-pandemic-measures-had-negative-impact-created-distrust/ https://www.deseret.com/lifestyle/2024/04/19/covid-19-poll-voters-say-pandemic-measures-had-negative-impact-created-distrust/"
X Link 2024-04-20T05:13Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@Jman860860 Fascinating. Itll be interesting to see how sticky this political affiliation is among millennials/Gen Z or whether an eventual shift away from MAGA Republicanism post-Trump (idk if that will ever happen) will see them return"
X Link 2024-04-24T04:03Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"#UTPOL: @RepMaloyUtah gave me a statement in response to @SenMikeLee endorsing her opponent: "President Trump called me last week because that's what he does when two of his cabinet level advisors endorse someone and he asked me how I like being in Congress. And I told him BIG #UTPOL INTRIGUE: @BasedMikeLee is endorsing Colby Jenkins for the seat currently held by Rep. @CelesteMaloyUT in #CD2. It's BIG because Lee is a rockstar among delegates and Maloy isn't gathering signatures. Now it becomes a fight at convention to see who moves on 👀👀 https://t.co/nqRdFmTFhM BIG #UTPOL INTRIGUE:"
X Link 2024-04-26T02:06Z [----] followers, 10.6K engagements
"BREAKING: Donald Trump just endorsed @MayorStaggs for U.S. Senate hours before Utah GOP state convention to replace Sen. Mitt Romney. #utsen #utpol I recently reported on Staggs' efforts to secure Trump's endorsement/potential impact on Utah Senate race. https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/03/28/who-will-endorse-trump-in-utah/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/03/28/who-will-endorse-trump-in-utah/"
X Link 2024-04-27T13:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Donald Trump will speak at the @LPNational convention. Will it elevate or undermine libertarianism in the eye of American voters I asked @angela4LNCChair @JoshEakle @brianmdoherty and @LizWolfeReason. Heres what they said. https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/05/01/donald-trump-speaking-at-libertarian-party-national-convention/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/05/01/donald-trump-speaking-at-libertarian-party-national-convention/"
X Link 2024-05-02T00:36Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"SCOOP: Utah Jazz legend John Stockton endorsed @MayorStaggs for Senate: "Trent Staggs stood up to lockdowns and vaccine mandates when few were willing." Stockton has criticized vaccines/COVID response as my colleague @sambbenson has reported. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/05/07/utah-jazz-player-john-stockton-endorses-trent-staggs-to-replace-senator-mitt-romney/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/05/07/utah-jazz-player-john-stockton-endorses-trent-staggs-to-replace-senator-mitt-romney/"
X Link 2024-05-07T15:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"56% of Rs want Social Security/Medicare expanded. 37% want no change. 7% want less. Should GOP take cues from voters' appetite for big gov Or are public opinion polls a poor compass for policy @scottlincicome @MichaelWatsonDC and @Chris_Griz weigh in. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/05/14/poll-republican-voters-want-bigger-government-but-party-elites-want-welfare-cuts/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/05/14/poll-republican-voters-want-bigger-government-but-party-elites-want-welfare-cuts/"
X Link 2024-05-15T15:19Z [---] followers, 63.1K engagements
".@GovCox just said he loves caucus convention system & would not support change to direct primary. Called current system "best of both worlds" because it's good to have alternative route to primary. Cox was booed at April [--] state GOP convention & lost to @phil_lyman. #utpol"
X Link 2024-05-16T16:23Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"#UTCD3 candidate @StewartPeay describes his lane in the race to replace Rep. John Curtis: "I believe in the civility weve seen from Cox the pragmatism you see from John Curtis and the bipartisanship you see from Mitt Romney." #utpol https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/05/15/stewart-peay-running-for-utah-3rd-congressional-district-supports-ukraine-aid/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/05/15/stewart-peay-running-for-utah-3rd-congressional-district-supports-ukraine-aid/"
X Link 2024-05-16T20:25Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Don't expect Sen. Lee's Colby Jenkins endorsement to be his last in a Utah congressional race. @BasedMikeLee said there'll likely be more to come breaking his longstanding personal policy. We dont really have time anymore for the normal politics" #utpol https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/06/04/senator-mike-lee-endorses-in-utah-congressional-race-for-first-time-for-colby-jenkins/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/06/04/senator-mike-lee-endorses-in-utah-congressional-race-for-first-time-for-colby-jenkins/"
X Link 2024-06-05T20:11Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Donald Trump endorsed @RepMaloyUtah on Monday a week before the June [--] primary and less than [--] months after @BasedMikeLee endorsed Maloy's challenger Colby Jenkins. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/06/17/donald-trump-endorses-celeste-maloy/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/06/17/donald-trump-endorses-celeste-maloy/"
X Link 2024-06-17T21:42Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@dkeaton024 @ColbyforUtah Claims are mostly based on anecdotes from voters who say their ballot was rejected for late postmark despite being put in mail on June [--] or earlier. They also say they spoke w/ postal workers who said postmarking is done in Las Vegas often a day after ballots are received"
X Link 2024-07-09T02:11Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@NormieUtah @ColbyforUtah Counties have current cure list #'s on website. I called CD2 counties last week. Davis/WaCo had roughly [---] uncured ballots w/ rest of counties about [---] combined. Clerks said they sent letters (potentially subject to Las Vegas delays) & called/texted those who provided that info"
X Link 2024-07-09T02:19Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"This shouldn't be news to anyone. In a Feb. press conference Cox reminded everyone he had not voted for Trump in [----] or [----] choosing instead to write in another candidate. At the time he said "I think its a huge mistake" to nominate Trump. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/2024/2/15/24074164/utah-gov-cox-republicans-making-a-huge-mistake-if-they-nominate-trump/ Republican Utah Gov. Cox says he wont vote for Trump in upcoming election. https://t.co/D1ASv6dMXm https://www.deseret.com/2024/2/15/24074164/utah-gov-cox-republicans-making-a-huge-mistake-if-they-nominate-trump/ Republican Utah Gov."
X Link 2024-07-11T16:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Matthew McConaughey confirmed he may seek elected office. Called on leaders to leave entertainment to celebrities during @GovCox's final Disagree Better event on Fri. "Im in the entertainment business our leadership and leaders dont need to be" #utpol https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/07/12/matthew-mcconaughey-national-governors-association-meeting-spencer-cox/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/07/12/matthew-mcconaughey-national-governors-association-meeting-spencer-cox/"
X Link 2024-07-12T16:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksyy at National Gov's Association meeting in SLC. Utah @GovCox introduced him: "There's a lot of nuance in this world.sometimes it's hard to tell who the good guys and bad guys are. This is not one of those times" Cox said. #utpol"
X Link 2024-07-12T17:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
".@robertcobrien told me "Its indisputable that there were not enough Secret Service agents at the rally" and that USSS leadership has some answering to do. If Trump had been killed "It would have torn the country apart." he said. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/07/18/not-enough-secret-service-agents-at-trump-rally/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/07/18/not-enough-secret-service-agents-at-trump-rally/"
X Link 2024-07-18T21:45Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Utah Rep Tyler @Clancy4Utah explains why some young Republicans see JD Vance as model for applying "conservative principles to 21st century problems" Clancy spoke at "National Conservative" conference in DC as did Vance [--] days before VP announcement #utpol https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/07/25/jd-vance-republican-populism/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/07/25/jd-vance-republican-populism/"
X Link 2024-07-26T03:51Z [----] followers, 15.6K engagements
"John Giles the Republican mayor of Mesa AZ endorses Kamala Harris for president. In [----] he endorsed Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly and gov. candidate Katie Hobbs. Last year I visited Mesa to see whether he was leaving or leading the GOP. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/2023/1/4/23490006/mesa-arizona-latter-day-saint-mayor-leaving-or-leading-republican-party/ BREAKING John Giles the Republican mayor of Mesa AZ announced he is endorsing Kamala Harris for President: "Our party used to stand for the belief that every Arizonan no matter their background or circumstances should have the freedom"
X Link 2024-07-29T17:31Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
".@RepMaloyUtah wins #CD2 recount by [---] votes down from 214-vote margin after initial count. Maloy & @ColbyforUtah issued tentative statements because Jenkins' petition contesting the election results is still before the Utah Supreme Court. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/08/05/celeste-maloy-wins-recount-against-colby-jenkins/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/08/05/celeste-maloy-wins-recount-against-colby-jenkins/"
X Link 2024-08-05T23:51Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Utah filed lawsuit today asking US Supreme Court whether federal gov. can hold unappropriated lands w/in a state indefinitely w/out a clearly designated purpose. This will be considered a "landmark" case. Gov. Cox and AG Reyes will make announcement shortly @ Capitol. #utpol"
X Link 2024-08-20T17:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
".@BasedMikeLee calls Kamala Harris a "severe threat" to religious liberty "including for Latter-day Saints." In [----] Harris introduced the Do No Harm Act which would remove religious freedom protections for faith groups challenging LGBTQ policies. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/09/23/mike-lee-says-kamala-harris-threatens-religious-freedom/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/09/23/mike-lee-says-kamala-harris-threatens-religious-freedom/"
X Link 2024-09-23T21:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Why is Utah paying to advertise its landmark public lands lawsuit across the country Some hope it will increase odds that SCOTUS takes the case by "educating.some of the clerks at the Supreme Court" about public lands issues affecting the West. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/09/20/utah-public-lands-lawsuit/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/09/20/utah-public-lands-lawsuit/"
X Link 2024-09-23T21:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Gov. Spencer Cox crowd surfing to "Mr. Brightside" at the annual Governor's Gala on Monday night. Killers frontman Brandon Flowers was the entertainment for the [----] donors in attendance. Tickets for the Cox campaign fundraiser started at $650 per individual. #utpol What an awesome night Here is a video of @GovCox crowd surfing to @BrandonFlowers singing Mr. Brightside. #utpol https://t.co/F3zeEbyZXy What an awesome night Here is a video of @GovCox crowd surfing to @BrandonFlowers singing Mr. Brightside. #utpol https://t.co/F3zeEbyZXy"
X Link 2024-09-24T19:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
".@GovCox is in South Korea this week as part of a trade mission with [--] Utah businesses to "expand the global reach of Utah-made goods and services. The trip follows visits by fmr. Gov. Gary Herbert in [----] and [----]. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/09/25/cox-leads-trade-mission-south-korea-japan/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/09/25/cox-leads-trade-mission-south-korea-japan/"
X Link 2024-09-25T22:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"NEW UT GOV POLL from Noble Predictive Insights shows Cox +26 among likely voters w/ full-ballot options: Cox - 49% King - 23% Lyman (Another candidate not listed) - 5% Not sure - 19% In a head-to-head matchup with King Cox leads by [--] points among likely votes. #utpol"
X Link 2024-10-17T11:53Z [----] followers, 15.8K engagements
"Last month I visited @glennbeck's Idaho ranch to discuss the [----] election. I found a man w/ a sincere desire to unify as well as an awareness of his own capacity to divide. Here's what a home tour revealed about the former face of Fox News. #utpol https://deseret.com/politics/2024/10/22/inside-the-mind-of-glenn-beck-is-america-headed-toward-its-last-exit/ https://deseret.com/politics/2024/10/22/inside-the-mind-of-glenn-beck-is-america-headed-toward-its-last-exit/"
X Link 2024-10-23T03:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"One day after the 2nd assassination attempt against Trump I sat down w/ @glennbeck in his rural Idaho home to talk about the state of American politics. I could come up with [----] ways this thing falls apart. But I can only come up with one way that it sticks together. #utpol Last month I visited @glennbeck's Idaho ranch to discuss the [----] election. I found a man w/ a sincere desire to unify as well as an awareness of his own capacity to divide. Here's what a home tour revealed about the former face of Fox News. #utpol https://t.co/1dvpKwoU8C Last month I visited @glennbeck's Idaho ranch to"
X Link 2024-10-23T03:33Z [----] followers, 16.2K engagements
"Take a tour of Glenn Beck's off-the-grid oasis in Idaho. The ranch house doubles as a museum of Americana & Latter-day Saint history. Here's a photo gallery by the amazing Jeff Allred who joined me when I interviewed Beck last month. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/the-west/2024/10/23/photo-gallery-inside-glenn-becks-home/ https://www.deseret.com/the-west/2024/10/23/photo-gallery-inside-glenn-becks-home/"
X Link 2024-10-23T17:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"NEW POLL: What % of Utah voters are confident in the results of state vs. presidential elections Overall: 81% trust validity of state results vs. 63% for presidential Republicans: 81% vs. 59% Independents: 79% vs. 58% Democrats: 88% vs. 94% #utpol https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/10/28/utah-poll-on-election-confidence-with-mail-in-voting/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/10/28/utah-poll-on-election-confidence-with-mail-in-voting/"
X Link 2024-10-29T03:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Phil Lyman reposted a call for the Utah "grassroots" to primary Sen. Mike Lee over his endorsement of Utah Gov. Spencer Cox. #utpol"
X Link 2024-10-30T21:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I am a single-issue voter. I will support whoever gets rid of the daylight savings time change. My [--] 1/2 year old & [--] month old woke up at 5AM today for the 2nd day straight. Do presidential candidates not care about the parent demographic End this abomination"
X Link 2024-11-04T14:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Curtis victory speech: Dont bother telling me that we cant fix immigration or the budget. I believe we can. . Together we will make Washington more like Utah and America more like what our kids need it to be. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/11/05/john-curtis-wins-utah-senate-election/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/11/05/john-curtis-wins-utah-senate-election/"
X Link 2024-11-06T05:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"It should be said that this chart is based on the incomplete vote total currently published by the state which is still half a million shy of final turnout in [----]. #utpol"
X Link 2024-11-06T19:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Utah Gov. @SpencerJCox met w/ some of his fiercest conservative critics leading up to the general election in a bid to practice "Disagree Better" within the Utah GOP not just between left and right. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/11/06/governor-cox-wants-to-unite-utah-gop/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/11/06/governor-cox-wants-to-unite-utah-gop/"
X Link 2024-11-07T15:53Z [----] followers, 20.7K engagements
"@LDS_Dems This is an interesting data point to keep in mind too. https://x.com/RykerJackson97/status/1854308645229690968 Heres some interesting data from Fox Newss exit polling last night. Apparently Latter-day Saints still voted for Trump at rates higher than any other religion. https://t.co/Tk2EJgmTsy https://t.co/PKoUMi2bHq https://x.com/RykerJackson97/status/1854308645229690968 Heres some interesting data from Fox Newss exit polling last night. Apparently Latter-day Saints still voted for Trump at rates higher than any other religion. https://t.co/Tk2EJgmTsy https://t.co/PKoUMi2bHq"
X Link 2024-11-07T17:47Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
".@BoydMatheson will join the office of Sen.-elect John @CurtisUT as a strategic advisor. Senator-elect Curtis has a track record as a strategic statesman" Boyd said. "Utah and the nation need just such a Senator and I am honored to be included on this team." #utpol"
X Link 2024-11-12T17:57Z [----] followers, 10.1K engagements
"Sen.-elect John Curtis rejected widely circulated lists that showed him as 1/4 or [--] lawmakers set on opposing Matt Gaetz's nomination for AG before the confirmation process. Curtis' chief of staff called these reports "inaccurate." #utpol https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/11/23/john-curtis-denies-reports-matt-gaetz/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/11/23/john-curtis-denies-reports-matt-gaetz/"
X Link 2024-11-23T22:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
".@GovCox announces Utah will work w/ Trump admin. to deport illegal immigrants who have committed crimes/pose threat to public safety including by passing new legislation associated with migrant crime. #utpol"
X Link 2024-11-26T15:11Z [----] followers, 20.8K engagements
"Housing illegal immigrants in Utah prisons costs Utahns $16 million per year. They make up around 4.6% of Utah's prison population. Illegal immigrants were behind more than half of drug-related crimes committed along Jordan River Trail this year the press release said. #utpol .@GovCox announces Utah will work w/ Trump admin. to deport illegal immigrants who have committed crimes/pose threat to public safety including by passing new legislation associated with migrant crime. #utpol https://t.co/qozOuUQOFP .@GovCox announces Utah will work w/ Trump admin. to deport illegal immigrants who have"
X Link 2024-11-26T16:59Z [----] followers, 19.6K engagements
".@GovCox said deporting illegal immigrants in Utah prisons will result in cost-savings for the state. How much $153 per day for [---] inmates totals $16 million per year. Of the [---] [---] were convicted of sex offenses and [--] were convicted of murder. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/12/06/utah-immigrant-inmates/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/12/06/utah-immigrant-inmates/"
X Link 2024-12-06T22:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"NEW AUDIT on [----] Utah elections: [----] deceased voters on rolls; [---] of them active voters who received ballot; [--] of them voted in Nov. 17/29 clerks failed to conduct proper post-election audits by comparing ballots to cast vote records & some clerks had no outside observers"
X Link 2024-12-10T01:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"An audit of Utah elections found a lack of compliance among county clerks in conducting post-election audits ensuring camera surveillance & maintaining ballot controls. The report called on LG to update guidance & improve accuracy of state voter rolls. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/12/09/utah-legislative-audit-on-elections/ NEW AUDIT on [----] Utah elections: [----] deceased voters on rolls; [---] of them active voters who received ballot; [--] of them voted in Nov. 17/29 clerks failed to conduct proper post-election audits by comparing ballots to cast vote records & some clerks had no outside"
X Link 2024-12-10T01:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Utah sheriffs are willing to work really closely with the Trump administration and be fairly aggressive at deporting criminal aliens Utah Sheriff's Association President Tracy Glover said. Read why Utah law enforcement are split on mass deportations. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/12/17/mass-deportations-of-migrants-in-utah/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/12/17/mass-deportations-of-migrants-in-utah/"
X Link 2024-12-18T16:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"2024 was crazy for Utah politics: *Lyman gets [------] votes as write-in for gov.more than other historic write-in runs *Maloy wins CD2 primary by [---] votesclosest recount in [--] yrs *Curtis wins 5-way race w/ nearly 50%& got nearly $10M in PAC support https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/12/26/why-2024-was-a-crazy-election-year-for-utah/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/12/26/why-2024-was-a-crazy-election-year-for-utah/"
X Link 2024-12-27T20:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"EXCLUSIVE: @GovCox sent letter to Border Czar Tom Homan asking him to replace SLC ICE Director Mike Bernacke: "We have no confidence in Mr. Bernackes leadership." Bernacke authored a quickly retracted memo labeling Utah a "sanctuary state" in May [----]. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/01/03/utah-gov-cox-trump-administration-remove-ice-obstacles-to-deportations/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/01/03/utah-gov-cox-trump-administration-remove-ice-obstacles-to-deportations/"
X Link 2025-01-03T22:19Z [----] followers, 30.9K engagements
"Gov. Cox's schedule this week includes: Governors dinner w/ President-elect Trump @ Mar-a-Lago on Thursday. On Sunday Cox said of Trump: "I've had the opportunity to talk w/ him on many occasions. We've had some wonderful discussions that I think would surprise some people.""
X Link 2025-01-06T14:42Z [----] followers, 10.7K engagements
".@GovCox 2nd inaugural address credited Utah's social capital for the state's No. [--] status. "Faith Family & Community: Utah has it. And the rest of the world is desperately yearning to find it. We must not give up now when it's needed more than ever before.""
X Link 2025-01-08T18:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Latino community made up HALF of Utah's recent population growth according to latest census numbers analyzed by Gardner Policy Institute. Over that same time Utah had HIGHEST GDP growth & LOWEST poverty rate IN THE NATION. BUT entry-level housing supply is still in crisis"
X Link 2025-01-10T15:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Gov. Cox on Thursday's Q&A: "President Trump spent [--] hours.covering an incredible diversity of topics. His ability to speak on big issues (immigration wildfires & inflation) didnt surprise me but I was pleasantly surprised at the level of detail he knew about obscure issues.""
X Link 2025-01-10T18:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Gov. Cox on Mar-a-Lago meeting: "Pres. Trump spent [--] hours.covering an incredible diversity of topics. His ability to speak on big issues (immigration wildfires & inflation) didnt surprise me but I was pleasantly surprised at the level of detail he knew about obscure issues.""
X Link 2025-01-10T18:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Yesterday one construction worker in SLC told me around 50% of his coworkers are here illegally & another 25% have temporary asylum status. Regardless of where you stand on immigration policy it's important to consider the impact on affordable housing. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/01/30/utah-housing-supply-could-be-impacted-by-immigrant-deportations/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/01/30/utah-housing-supply-could-be-impacted-by-immigrant-deportations/"
X Link 2025-01-31T18:13Z [----] followers, 29.6K engagements
"House GOP committee members approved Rep. Lee's bill that would prohibit flags from being displayed by public school teachers & government entities (e.g. city/county office building) unless it is the official US state municipality or school flag. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/13/a-ban-on-maga-and-pride-flags-gop-lawmakers-say-yes-for-cities-counties-and-classrooms/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/13/a-ban-on-maga-and-pride-flags-gop-lawmakers-say-yes-for-cities-counties-and-classrooms/"
X Link 2025-02-14T16:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Sen. @danmccay's reaction to standing by the largest Utah flag ever: "Seeing it here in the context of the rotunda it's just beautiful." Sunday March [--] is the annual Utah State Flag day"
X Link 2025-03-05T16:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
".@DataRepublican drew the attention of @elonmusk @BasedMikeLee & others by developing AI tools to reveal NGOs receiving billions in taxpayer funds. [--] weeks ago she was doxxed. In a @Deseret exclusive she explains why gov transparency is still her mission. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/11/datarepublican-jennica-pounds-uses-ai-to-help-doge-doxxed-by-rolling-stone/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/11/datarepublican-jennica-pounds-uses-ai-to-help-doge-doxxed-by-rolling-stone/"
X Link 2025-03-12T03:28Z [----] followers, 184.2K engagements
"Utah GOP chair Rob Axson confirmed w/ @Deseret he will seek reelection in May's leadership race. According to @BradEBonham @stantheman87 @CarsonJorg @cnull WaCo GOP chair this race could decide the future influence of the Utah Republican Party. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/20/who-will-win-utah-republican-party-chair-race-between-rob-axson-and-phil-lyman/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/20/who-will-win-utah-republican-party-chair-race-between-rob-axson-and-phil-lyman/"
X Link 2025-03-20T15:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"What one Utah manufacturer told me about Trump's blanket 10% tariff & the much higher reciprocal tariffs aimed at bringing factories back to the US: "It could have the opposite effect. . Increased costs could actually drive U.S. manufacturing https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/04/02/utah-businesses-respond-to-trump-global-reciprocal-tariffs/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/04/02/utah-businesses-respond-to-trump-global-reciprocal-tariffs/"
X Link 2025-04-03T03:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The EU ambassador & Sen. Lee spoke to @Deseret about Trump's tariff negotiations. Both said the deal must be mutually beneficial. The potential upside is something that could benefit us for many decades" Lee said. "In a trade war there are no https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/04/20/eu-ambassador-visits-utah-as-trump-negotiates-trade-deal-with-europe/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/04/20/eu-ambassador-visits-utah-as-trump-negotiates-trade-deal-with-europe/"
X Link 2025-04-21T15:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Who is the BYU grad at the heart of Trump's trade war US Trade Rep. Jamieson Greer is spearheading Trump's tariff negotiations around the world. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Brussels & speaks fluent French. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/06/03/trump-trade-representative-jamieson-greer-negotiates-tariff-deals-at-paris-conference/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/06/03/trump-trade-representative-jamieson-greer-negotiates-tariff-deals-at-paris-conference/"
X Link 2025-06-04T03:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Gov. Cox didn't officially declare "Pride Month" this June. UTA won't participate in & UofU won't sponsor the SLC Pride parade. Comcast/Anheuser-Busch/Target pulled Pride funding across country. Theres a massive vibe shift @robbystarbuck told https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/06/05/utah-governor-cox-pride-month-statement-focuses-on-building-bridges/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/06/05/utah-governor-cox-pride-month-statement-focuses-on-building-bridges/"
X Link 2025-06-06T14:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"BREAKING: Utah Rep. Karianne Lisonbee has already opened a bill file to clarify Utah law in response to Thursday's SCOTUS decision that allows South Carolina to prohibit Medicaid funding from being used at clinics that provide abortions. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/06/26/supreme-court-issues-decision-on-medicaid-and-planned-parenthood/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/06/26/supreme-court-issues-decision-on-medicaid-and-planned-parenthood/"
X Link 2025-06-26T18:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
".@charliekirk11 was shot at minutes after this clip was taken. Ahead of Kirk's visit to Utah Valley University [----] UVU students and nearly [----] USU students signed a petition to cancel his visit to Utah campuses. Someone just shot at Charlie Kirk at his Utah Valley University "Prove Me Wrong" tour stop. The crowd saw Charlie Kirk fall out of his chair. Someone just shot at Charlie Kirk at his Utah Valley University "Prove Me Wrong" tour stop. The crowd saw Charlie Kirk fall out of his chair"
X Link 2025-09-10T18:39Z [----] followers, 15.3M engagements
"Utah Gov. Spencer Cox confirms Charlie Kirk has died. Says he just got off the phone with President Trump. I just got off the phone with President Trump. Working with the FBI and Utah law enforcement we will bring to justice the individual responsible for this tragedy. Abby and I are heartbroken. We are praying for Charlie's wife daughter and son. I just got off the phone with President Trump. Working with the FBI and Utah law enforcement we will bring to justice the individual responsible for this tragedy. Abby and I are heartbroken. We are praying for Charlie's wife daughter and son"
X Link 2025-09-10T20:48Z [----] followers, 21.6K engagements
"Charlie Kirk told me last month what his mission was: "My job every single day is actively trying to stop a revolution. This is where you have to try to point them towards ultimate purposes and towards getting back to the church getting back to faith getting married having children. That is the type of conservatism that I represent and I'm trying to trying to paint a picture of virtue of lifting people up not just staying angry.""
X Link 2025-09-10T21:19Z [----] followers, 758.3K engagements
"Charlie Kirk told me [--] weeks ago that after [--] billion views in [----] thousands of voters in swing states & appearing on shows like South Park he had broken into the mainstream. "It shows that the populist nationalist perspective I bring to the table is too big to ignore"
X Link 2025-09-11T18:13Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Here's what I learned about Kirk's real mission for Turning Point USA during our interview: https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/09/10/charlie-kirk-was-assassinated-what-was-kirks-legacy-of-youth-conservative-activism/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/09/10/charlie-kirk-was-assassinated-what-was-kirks-legacy-of-youth-conservative-activism/"
X Link 2025-09-11T18:13Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"What Charlie Kirk told me [--] weeks ago about receiving [--] billion views in [----] activating thousands of voters in swing states & appearing on shows like South Park. "It shows that the populist nationalist perspective I bring to the table is too big to ignore"
X Link 2025-09-11T18:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Give @eva_terry02 a follow. Top-notch journalist. And incredibly resilient reporting during the [--] hours after she witnessed Charlie Kirk's assassination in person. Journalist Eva Terry who witnessed the shooting of Charlie Kirk describes hearing that some people had cheered after news of his death spread. Full video in 🧵 @KateAndrs @eva_terry02 https://t.co/90bDYWs2qr Journalist Eva Terry who witnessed the shooting of Charlie Kirk describes hearing that some people had cheered after news of his death spread. Full video in 🧵 @KateAndrs @eva_terry02 https://t.co/90bDYWs2qr"
X Link 2025-09-11T20:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I took this picture of Charlie Kirk [--] weeks ago @ his Phoenix HQ standing beside framed headlines of the failed assassination attempt against Trump. In times of political violence Kirk told me he turned to his faith: "When you're involved in this kind of warfare and this kind of combat do you have the spiritual technology to be able to withhold that" "Politics is a blood sport man. I mean it's tough. And so you have to have this kind of anchoring tools to keep you steady.""
X Link 2025-09-12T16:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"It was an honor sitting down with Charlie Kirk on the set of his show [--] weeks ago. The man I met was ambitious he said Turning Point would become an institution that rivaled Harvard. He was also incredibly grounded focusing on how much his faith and family mattered to him. 🔗: https://t.co/2ObpzBMzjv One of Charlie Kirks Final Interviews Charlie Kirk called himself too big to ignore in an August interview with the Deseret News. Weeks later he was fatally shot. Watch reporter @BrighamTomco reflect on one of Kirks last conversations. https://t.co/HIDm0h2gGy 🔗: https://t.co/2ObpzBMzjv One of"
X Link 2025-09-12T17:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"It was an honor sitting down with Charlie Kirk on the set of his show [--] weeks ago. The man I met was ambitious he said Turning Point would become an institution that rivaled Harvard. He was also incredibly grounded focusing on how much his faith and family mattered to him. 🔗: https://t.co/2ObpzBM1tX One of Charlie Kirks Final Interviews Charlie Kirk called himself too big to ignore in an August interview with the Deseret News. Weeks later he was fatally shot. Watch reporter @BrighamTomco reflect on one of Kirks last conversations. https://t.co/wZtNXPCL4F 🔗: https://t.co/2ObpzBM1tX One of"
X Link 2025-09-12T20:12Z [----] followers, 10.4K engagements
"Gov. @SpencerJCox told @Deseret Utah must lead out in overcoming political polarization after being the site of one of the most public assassinations in U.S. history. All eyes are on Utah. This is an opportunity to show the country a way through this." https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/09/12/what-utah-governor-spencer-cox-said-about-charlie-kirk-assassination/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/09/12/what-utah-governor-spencer-cox-said-about-charlie-kirk-assassination/"
X Link 2025-09-13T03:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Charlie Kirk on JD Vance during our interview [--] weeks before he was assassinated: "I'd love to see him become president of the United States . Im going to put my power behind JD for whatever I can. . That is a very good chapter two to the MAGA story that were writing. Tomorrow I will have the honor of hosting the Charlie Kirk Show. Please join me as I pay tribute to my friend. 12:00PM ET https://t.co/oemvxJ18Mq https://t.co/eSMpx8xE3X Tomorrow I will have the honor of hosting the Charlie Kirk Show. Please join me as I pay tribute to my friend. 12:00PM ET https://t.co/oemvxJ18Mq"
X Link 2025-09-15T04:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"President Russell M. Nelson prophet seer & revelator led me toward greater faith in Jesus Christ accelerated the work of temple covenant-making & taught Latter-day Saints the central role of peacemaking in a polarized world. "We thank thee O God for a prophet" President Russell M. Nelson dies at [---] After a most extraordinary life of service leadership consecration innovation and love President Russell M. Nelson president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a world-renowned heart surgeon died https://t.co/hI2m8Mwrmv President Russell M. Nelson dies at [---] After"
X Link 2025-09-28T15:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Utah Speaker Mike Schultz confirms Charlie Kirk is dead. Someone just shot at Charlie Kirk at his Utah Valley University "Prove Me Wrong" tour stop. The crowd saw Charlie Kirk fall out of his chair. Someone just shot at Charlie Kirk at his Utah Valley University "Prove Me Wrong" tour stop. The crowd saw Charlie Kirk fall out of his chair"
X Link 2025-09-10T20:13Z [----] followers, 4.7M engagements
"EXCLUSIVE: @Deseret reports TPUSA's event at USU on Sep. [--] will feature Utah Gov. @SpencerJCox Sen. @BasedMikeLee @jasoninthehouse Chaffetz & @RepAndyBiggsAZ. The event like all future @TPUSA events will be held in doors w/ maximum security. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/09/22/tpusa-american-comeback-tour-utah-state-university-charlie-kirk/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/09/22/tpusa-american-comeback-tour-utah-state-university-charlie-kirk/"
X Link 2025-09-22T16:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Gen Z is turning against Israel Favorability toward Israel has fallen [--] percentage points to 38% The shift is bipartisan Negative views toward Israel among young Republicans have increased from 35% to 50% Its a crisis in the pro-Israel world" @bethanyshondark said"
X Link 2025-10-29T16:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Why the change in opinion Mandel pointed out the % of young voters who get their news from TikTok quadrupled from 9% to 43% since [----]. @dcoxpolls said it stems from way Israel is framed @ universities and the cynicism young people feel toward government. They dont trust the federal government to do what is in the best interest of the American people Cox said. That kind of suspicion is so pervasive it kind of hangs over everything"
X Link 2025-10-29T16:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@dcoxpolls Read how the Charlie Kirk assassination put a spotlight on MAGAs anti-Israel wing https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/10/28/why-gen-z-is-turning-against-israel/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/10/28/why-gen-z-is-turning-against-israel/"
X Link 2025-10-29T16:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
".@roddreher tells @Deseret the blowup over Tucker Carlson's interview w/ Nick Fuentes could be a crossroads for the conservative movement. This reckoning was bound to come sooner or later Dreher said. I think there are a lot of conservative leaders who would prefer not to have the reckoning but it cant be put off now"
X Link 2025-11-06T16:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Read the full story here: https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/11/05/tucker-carlson-interviews-antisemite-nick-fuentes-triggers-heritage-foundation-crisis/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/11/05/tucker-carlson-interviews-antisemite-nick-fuentes-triggers-heritage-foundation-crisis/"
X Link 2025-11-06T16:26Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Rod Dreher tells @Deseret he has well-placed Washington sources who say a shocking number of young Republican staffers are admirers of Nick Fuentes & Candace Owens on many issues. The thing is Heritage is only on the front line of this assault Dreher said. The Groypers are coming for every conservative institution"
X Link 2025-11-06T16:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Read the full story here: https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/11/05/tucker-carlson-interviews-antisemite-nick-fuentes-triggers-heritage-foundation-crisis/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/11/05/tucker-carlson-interviews-antisemite-nick-fuentes-triggers-heritage-foundation-crisis/"
X Link 2025-11-06T16:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"State Rep. Matt MacPherson R-West Valley says he opened a bill file to impeach 3rd District Court Judge Dianna Gibson. Utah GOP lawmakers see Gibson's ruling as a clear escalation in a yearslong battle over Utah's separation of powers for voter initiatives and redistricting. I have opened a bill to file articles of impeachment against Judge Gibson for gross abuse of power violating the separation of powers and failing to uphold her oath of office to the Utah Constitution. I have opened a bill to file articles of impeachment against Judge Gibson for gross abuse of power violating the"
X Link 2025-11-11T15:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Judge Gibsons decision which bypasses the Legislatures constitutionally mandated authority over congressional districts marks a steep escalation in a yearslong legal battle pitting lawmakers against the judicial branch. Here's what could come next: https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/11/11/judge-throws-out-utah-legislatures-congressional-map/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/11/11/judge-throws-out-utah-legislatures-congressional-map/"
X Link 2025-11-11T16:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"UT Sen. John Curtis & AZ Sen. Mark Kelly visit the site of Charlie Kirk's assassination w/ fmr UT Gov. Gary Herbert @ Utah Valley University prior to a televised discussion on countering political violence w/ civil discourse. The event is sponsored by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's Disagree Better nonprofit"
X Link 2025-11-12T20:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"NEW @Deseret POLL: 51% of Utah Democrats hold a favorable view of socialism 70% view democratic socialism favorably & 65% approve of Zohran Mamdani. With its new Dem +20 congressional seat could Utah be the next state to elect a democratic socialist https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/11/19/new-poll-shows-majority-of-utah-democrats-favor-socialism-and-zohran-mamdani/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/11/19/new-poll-shows-majority-of-utah-democrats-favor-socialism-and-zohran-mamdani/"
X Link 2025-11-20T15:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I spoke with Ryan Neuhaus fmr CoS for Heritage Foundation Pres Kevin Roberts. Neuhaus resigned amid backlash over Roberts defending Tucker Carlson who had spoken w/ Nick Fuentes. Neuhaus told me how he thinks the conservative movement should handle divides over Gen Z: 🔗: https://t.co/o6UnveKvvZ What does MAGA mean independent of Trump and where does it go from here Is this the next conservative civil war Find out more at the link above ✏: @BrighamTomco Deseret News 📸: Marielle Scott Deseret News and Jacquelyn Martin Associated https://t.co/L0mvqThzc7 🔗: https://t.co/o6UnveKvvZ What does"
X Link 2025-12-12T19:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"EXCLUSIVE: Utah Gov pushing for Utah to meet 25% of US critical mineral demand by cutting permit times by 50% approving [--] mining operations in [--] months & creating a research center to become federal US Critical Minerals National Laboratory in [--] years. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2026/01/20/utah-legislature-and-governor-propose-plan-to-break-up-china-dominance-on-critical-minerals/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2026/01/20/utah-legislature-and-governor-propose-plan-to-break-up-china-dominance-on-critical-minerals/"
X Link 2026-01-21T16:18Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on bills to further restrict access of illegal immigrants to welfare homes & driving cards. In Utah . we believe in the rule of law & we believe in treating everyone w/ dignity & respect. Weve done a good job of trying to balance those two things. Well continue to work to do so. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2026/01/21/new-poll-shows-utah-voters-divided-over-trump-immigration-policy-as-utah-governor-urges-lawmakers-to-take-balanced-approach/"
X Link 2026-01-22T19:43Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"President Trump endorses Prop [--] repeal in Utah encourages voters to sign the state GOP's initiative effort before deadline. It would repeal a [----] redistricting initiative creating a commission to recommend congressional maps according to anti-gerrymandering rules"
X Link 2026-01-23T23:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Reps. Mike Kennedy & Celeste Maloy said they wanted to show the rest of the country that Utahns can have tough conversations. Instead they got an angry crowd of [---] mocking the opening prayer & shouting down both representatives for an hour. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/20/utah-congress-members-have-chaotic-town-hall-over-trump-administration-and-doge/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/20/utah-congress-members-have-chaotic-town-hall-over-trump-administration-and-doge/"
X Link 2025-03-21T04:31Z [----] followers, 98.2K engagements
".@tpaction is bringing its ground game to Utah for 1st time to help Utah GOP repeal Prop [--] redistricting law. This is step [--] to long term hopefully involvement in Utah" @tylerbowyer told @deseret. "This is kind of a wake up call for a lot of Utahns. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2026/01/29/utah-republican-signature-gatherers-assaulted-as-national-activist-groups-aim-to-repeal-redistricting-law/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2026/01/29/utah-republican-signature-gatherers-assaulted-as-national-activist-groups-aim-to-repeal-redistricting-law/"
X Link 2026-01-30T04:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Utah signature gatherers are being assaulted for asking people to sign a petition to put the repeal of Proposition [--] on the November ballot. Multiple police reports record violent interactions including dozens of signatures being stolen and torn up. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2026/01/29/utah-republican-signature-gatherers-assaulted-as-national-activist-groups-aim-to-repeal-redistricting-law/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2026/01/29/utah-republican-signature-gatherers-assaulted-as-national-activist-groups-aim-to-repeal-redistricting-law/"
X Link 2026-01-30T04:30Z [----] followers, 89K engagements
"Utah @RepBurgessOwens & @RepMaloyUtah file lawsuit in federal district court alleging Utah judge violated Elections Clause of US Constitution by imposing a new congressional map submitted by nonprofit activist groups. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2026/02/02/congressmen-sue-utah-lieutenant-governor-over-new-congressional-map-chosen-by-district-judge-because-violates-us-constitution/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2026/02/02/congressmen-sue-utah-lieutenant-governor-over-new-congressional-map-chosen-by-district-judge-because-violates-us-constitution/"
X Link 2026-02-03T01:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Does Utah need DOGE Utah has unique processes to keep spending transparent & accountable according to state leaders. But w/ the budget doubling over the last [--] years (adjusted for inflation) some think the state should take a page from DOGE's playbook. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/27/utah-speaker-mike-schultz-says-doge-under-elon-musk-could-learn-from-utah-legislature/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/27/utah-speaker-mike-schultz-says-doge-under-elon-musk-could-learn-from-utah-legislature/"
X Link 2025-02-28T04:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"BREAKING: Utahns for Representative Government the group trying to repeal Utah's redistricting law asked state Supreme Court to push back Sunday's signature submission deadline by 2-3 days citing stolen signatures & changed threshold #'s from the LG. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2026/02/13/utah-republican-party-asks-utah-supreme-court-to-extend-deadline-for-signature-gathering-to-repeal-redistricting-law/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2026/02/13/utah-republican-party-asks-utah-supreme-court-to-extend-deadline-for-signature-gathering-to-repeal-redistricting-law/"
X Link 2026-02-13T21:34Z [----] followers, 37.5K engagements
"Utah Supreme Court DENIES request to postpone signature submission deadline for Prop [--] repeal. Utahns for Representative Government failed to show the request was timely or warranted SC intervention. UFRG has until 5pm Sunday to submit the [------] verified signatures. BREAKING: Utahns for Representative Government the group trying to repeal Utah's redistricting law asked state Supreme Court to push back Sunday's signature submission deadline by 2-3 days citing stolen signatures & changed threshold #'s from the LG. https://t.co/yCHyU4VJqr BREAKING: Utahns for Representative Government the group"
X Link 2026-02-14T00:59Z [----] followers, 39.7K engagements
"I tagged along w/ @TPAction as they help the Utah GOP w/ the final push to get the Prop [--] repeal petition across the finish line. Utah's first-ever Turning Point field rep Kelsey Newberry told me: "Its going to be down to the wire. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2026/02/13/utah-redistricting-battle-continues-as-republicans-race-to-repeal-prop-4/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2026/02/13/utah-redistricting-battle-continues-as-republicans-race-to-repeal-prop-4/"
X Link 2026-02-14T05:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
".@DataRepublican drew the attention of @elonmusk @BasedMikeLee & others by developing AI tools to reveal NGOs receiving billions in taxpayer funds. [--] weeks ago she was doxxed. In a @Deseret exclusive she explains why gov transparency is still her mission. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/11/datarepublican-jennica-pounds-uses-ai-to-help-doge-doxxed-by-rolling-stone/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/11/datarepublican-jennica-pounds-uses-ai-to-help-doge-doxxed-by-rolling-stone/"
X Link 2025-03-12T03:28Z [----] followers, 184.2K engagements
"A new Utah bill would implement a Tennessee-style ban on "Adult-oriented performances" in public. It would create a new criminal offense for sexually suggestive acts committed in a public space accessible by children. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/04/utah-bill-would-ban-sexual-performances-in-public/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/04/utah-bill-would-ban-sexual-performances-in-public/"
X Link 2025-02-04T23:44Z [----] followers, 28K engagements
"Nearly 50% of serious crashes in West Valley involved an unlicensed driver in [----]. In [----] nearly 50% of solved hit&run cases involved an unlicensed driver. Rep. MacPherson's new bill requires police to impound vehicles driven by someone w/o a license. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/12/a-third-of-west-valley-crashes-involve-unlicensed-drivers-what-will-lawmakers-do/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/12/a-third-of-west-valley-crashes-involve-unlicensed-drivers-what-will-lawmakers-do/"
X Link 2025-02-13T15:58Z [----] followers, 36.5K engagements
"The chiefs of staff for Utah's governor Senate & House all made over $300000 in [----] w/ each position receiving a 40% raise over the previous two or three years making their salaries higher than those of their counterparts in CA TX FL & NY. Why https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/26/utah-legislature-pays-chiefs-of-staff-more-than-new-york-and-florida/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/26/utah-legislature-pays-chiefs-of-staff-more-than-new-york-and-florida/"
X Link 2025-03-27T13:57Z [----] followers, 21K engagements
"Utah appears to be a total outlier in swinging from Trump to Harris compared to [----] according to Financial Times charts. #utpol"
X Link 2024-11-06T18:47Z [----] followers, 45.9K engagements
"BREAKING: A performance audit of Utah's signature verification process recommended multiple improvements after finding Gov. Spencer Cox may have not initially met threshold of valid signatures to qualify for the primary election ballot. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/10/15/utah-primary-signature-audit/ Legislative audit finds Gov. Cox likely fell short of [-----] signature threshold for primary qualification due to incorrectly validated signatures. This won't impact Nov ballot. Cox submitted [--] days early & could have gathered more signatures if invalid ones hadn't been counted."
X Link 2024-10-15T22:09Z [----] followers, 190.1K engagements
"Legislative audit finds Gov. Cox likely fell short of [-----] signature threshold for primary qualification due to incorrectly validated signatures. This won't impact Nov ballot. Cox submitted [--] days early & could have gathered more signatures if invalid ones hadn't been counted"
X Link 2024-10-15T22:05Z [----] followers, 83.2K engagements
"Rep. MacPherson's bill allowing police to seize a car if the driver doesn't have a drivers license permit or privilege card passed the House 55-14 along party lines. In [----] 50% of [----] serious crashes in West Valley involved an unlicensed driver. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/12/a-third-of-west-valley-crashes-involve-unlicensed-drivers-what-will-lawmakers-do/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/12/a-third-of-west-valley-crashes-involve-unlicensed-drivers-what-will-lawmakers-do/"
X Link 2025-02-20T22:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Gov. Cox said on Monday that President Trump's agenda would be "more successful" if he adopted a "Disagree Better" approach. Utah's GOP national rep. Brad Bonham pushed back: I strongly believe that being nice has become the enemy of whats right." https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/05/19/utah-governor-cox-gives-trump-advice-to-be-more-successful/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/05/19/utah-governor-cox-gives-trump-advice-to-be-more-successful/"
X Link 2025-05-20T15:36Z [----] followers, 12.6K engagements
"Reps. Mike Kennedy & Celeste Maloy said they wanted to show the rest of the country that Utahns can have tough conversations. Instead they got an angry crowd of [---] mocking the opening prayer & shouting down both representatives for an hour. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/20/utah-congress-members-have-chaotic-town-hall-over-trump-administration-and-doge/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/20/utah-congress-members-have-chaotic-town-hall-over-trump-administration-and-doge/"
X Link 2025-03-21T04:31Z [----] followers, 98.2K engagements
"EXCLUSIVE: @GovCox sent letter to Border Czar Tom Homan asking him to replace SLC ICE Director Mike Bernacke: "We have no confidence in Mr. Bernackes leadership." Bernacke authored a quickly retracted memo labeling Utah a "sanctuary state" in May [----]. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/01/03/utah-gov-cox-trump-administration-remove-ice-obstacles-to-deportations/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/01/03/utah-gov-cox-trump-administration-remove-ice-obstacles-to-deportations/"
X Link 2025-01-03T22:19Z [----] followers, 30.9K engagements
"I am a single-issue voter. I will support whoever gets rid of the daylight savings time change. My [--] 1/2 year old & [--] month old woke up at 5AM today for the 2nd day straight. Do presidential candidates not care about the parent demographic End this abomination"
X Link 2024-11-04T14:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
".@GovCox said deporting illegal immigrants in Utah prisons will result in cost-savings for the state. How much $153 per day for [---] inmates totals $16 million per year. Of the [---] [---] were convicted of sex offenses and [--] were convicted of murder. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/12/06/utah-immigrant-inmates/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/12/06/utah-immigrant-inmates/"
X Link 2024-12-06T22:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Housing illegal immigrants in Utah prisons costs Utahns $16 million per year. They make up around 4.6% of Utah's prison population. Illegal immigrants were behind more than half of drug-related crimes committed along Jordan River Trail this year the press release said. #utpol .@GovCox announces Utah will work w/ Trump admin. to deport illegal immigrants who have committed crimes/pose threat to public safety including by passing new legislation associated with migrant crime. #utpol https://t.co/qozOuUQOFP .@GovCox announces Utah will work w/ Trump admin. to deport illegal immigrants who have"
X Link 2024-11-26T16:59Z [----] followers, 19.6K engagements
".@GovCox announces Utah will work w/ Trump admin. to deport illegal immigrants who have committed crimes/pose threat to public safety including by passing new legislation associated with migrant crime. #utpol"
X Link 2024-11-26T15:11Z [----] followers, 20.8K engagements
"Utah House Republicans voted unanimously to cancel the state's contract w/ ERIC voter roll maintenance system. Rep. Lisonbee said there were several alternatives to clean up voter rolls. [--] GOP states recently joined Alabama's "voter integrity database." https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/14/utah-house-votes-to-join-nine-other-states-to-leave-eric-voter-roll-system/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/14/utah-house-votes-to-join-nine-other-states-to-leave-eric-voter-roll-system/"
X Link 2025-02-15T00:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Utah AG Sean Reyes House Speaker Schultz Senate Pres. Stuart Adams and [--] other state lawmakers [--] city/county officials among those who formally endorsed Donald Trump today in letter written by the speaker. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/2024/2/26/24084081/utah-house-speaker-senate-president-endorse-donald-trump-for-president https://www.deseret.com/2024/2/26/24084081/utah-house-speaker-senate-president-endorse-donald-trump-for-president"
X Link 2024-02-27T00:13Z [----] followers, 15.2K engagements
"Gov. @SpencerJCox gave a TED talk today on "Disagree Better" the "radical call to love our enemies." Of [--] speakers Cox was the only elected official at the organization's flagship event in Vancouver His remarks were met with a standing ovation #utpol https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/04/17/utah-governor-spencer-cox-gives-ted-talk-on-disagree-better/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/04/17/utah-governor-spencer-cox-gives-ted-talk-on-disagree-better/"
X Link 2024-04-18T03:28Z [----] followers, 35K engagements
".@RepMaloyUtah lost to Mike Lee-endorsed challenger Colby Jenkins 57-43 at GOP convention. Both advance to primary. Maloy called out Lee for trying to unseat her: "Im not going to bow down to the party to leadership to media or to a Senator." #utpol https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/04/27/colby-jenkins-endorsed-by-sen-mike-lee-beats-rep-celeste-maloy-at-utah-gop-convention-but-both-advance-to-primary/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/04/27/colby-jenkins-endorsed-by-sen-mike-lee-beats-rep-celeste-maloy-at-utah-gop-convention-but-both-advance-to-primary/"
X Link 2024-04-28T02:04Z [----] followers, 33.2K engagements
"The Utah House voted on Wednesday to enable federal authorities to immediately deport immigrants convicted of a violent class A misdemeanor. Rep. @CandicePierucci's HB226 would reverse a [----] law that decreased class A misdemeanor sentencing by [--] day. https://www.deseret.com/utah/2025/02/12/utah-house-lawmakers-approve-law-to-deport-immigrants-convicted-of-crimes/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2025/02/12/utah-house-lawmakers-approve-law-to-deport-immigrants-convicted-of-crimes/"
X Link 2025-02-12T22:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Yesterday one construction worker in SLC told me around 50% of his coworkers are here illegally & another 25% have temporary asylum status. Regardless of where you stand on immigration policy it's important to consider the impact on affordable housing. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/01/30/utah-housing-supply-could-be-impacted-by-immigrant-deportations/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/01/30/utah-housing-supply-could-be-impacted-by-immigrant-deportations/"
X Link 2025-01-31T18:13Z [----] followers, 29.6K engagements
"Does Utah need DOGE Utah has unique processes to keep spending transparent & accountable according to state leaders. But w/ the budget doubling over the last [--] years (adjusted for inflation) some think the state should take a page from DOGE's playbook. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/27/utah-speaker-mike-schultz-says-doge-under-elon-musk-could-learn-from-utah-legislature/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/27/utah-speaker-mike-schultz-says-doge-under-elon-musk-could-learn-from-utah-legislature/"
X Link 2025-02-28T04:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"SCOOP: Utah Jazz legend John Stockton endorsed @MayorStaggs for Senate: "Trent Staggs stood up to lockdowns and vaccine mandates when few were willing." Stockton has criticized vaccines/COVID response as my colleague @sambbenson has reported. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/05/07/utah-jazz-player-john-stockton-endorses-trent-staggs-to-replace-senator-mitt-romney/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/05/07/utah-jazz-player-john-stockton-endorses-trent-staggs-to-replace-senator-mitt-romney/"
X Link 2024-05-07T15:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"If the president can target the tax-exempt status of Harvard it could open the door for future administrations to threaten the tax-exempt status of religious organizations like BYU Gov. Cox said on Thursday. "I think we should tread very carefully. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/04/17/gov-cox-says-ending-harvards-tax-exempt-status-could-have-unintended-consequences/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/04/17/gov-cox-says-ending-harvards-tax-exempt-status-could-have-unintended-consequences/"
X Link 2025-04-18T16:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
".@BoydMatheson will join the office of Sen.-elect John @CurtisUT as a strategic advisor. Senator-elect Curtis has a track record as a strategic statesman" Boyd said. "Utah and the nation need just such a Senator and I am honored to be included on this team." #utpol"
X Link 2024-11-12T17:57Z [----] followers, 10.1K engagements
"House GOP committee members approved Rep. Lee's bill that would prohibit flags from being displayed by public school teachers & government entities (e.g. city/county office building) unless it is the official US state municipality or school flag. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/13/a-ban-on-maga-and-pride-flags-gop-lawmakers-say-yes-for-cities-counties-and-classrooms/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/13/a-ban-on-maga-and-pride-flags-gop-lawmakers-say-yes-for-cities-counties-and-classrooms/"
X Link 2025-02-14T16:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksyy at National Gov's Association meeting in SLC. Utah @GovCox introduced him: "There's a lot of nuance in this world.sometimes it's hard to tell who the good guys and bad guys are. This is not one of those times" Cox said. #utpol"
X Link 2024-07-12T17:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"One day after the 2nd assassination attempt against Trump I sat down w/ @glennbeck in his rural Idaho home to talk about the state of American politics. I could come up with [----] ways this thing falls apart. But I can only come up with one way that it sticks together. #utpol Last month I visited @glennbeck's Idaho ranch to discuss the [----] election. I found a man w/ a sincere desire to unify as well as an awareness of his own capacity to divide. Here's what a home tour revealed about the former face of Fox News. #utpol https://t.co/1dvpKwoU8C Last month I visited @glennbeck's Idaho ranch to"
X Link 2024-10-23T03:33Z [----] followers, 16.2K engagements
"Last month I visited @glennbeck's Idaho ranch to discuss the [----] election. I found a man w/ a sincere desire to unify as well as an awareness of his own capacity to divide. Here's what a home tour revealed about the former face of Fox News. #utpol https://deseret.com/politics/2024/10/22/inside-the-mind-of-glenn-beck-is-america-headed-toward-its-last-exit/ https://deseret.com/politics/2024/10/22/inside-the-mind-of-glenn-beck-is-america-headed-toward-its-last-exit/"
X Link 2024-10-23T03:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"In [----] Utah was [--] of only [--] states w/ a jump in overdose deaths as fentanyl trafficking exploded. Here's the # of seized fentanyl doses over time: [----] - 49K [----] - 1.5M [----] - 4.7M Either weve got a demand issue going on here in Utah that we were not aware of or weve got more of a cartel issue than what we would like to admit" the DPS commissioner told @Deseret. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/04/24/utah-fentanyl-seizures-and-overdoses-are-rising-rapidly/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/04/24/utah-fentanyl-seizures-and-overdoses-are-rising-rapidly/"
X Link 2025-04-25T03:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Brian @KingForUtah leans into membership in Church of Jesus Christ in new ad Im a Democrat because of my faith not despite it.Im asking you not to vote based on tradition Im asking you to remember who you are and what you stand for." #utpol https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/04/25/brian-king-says-faith-drives-campaign-to-unseat-utah-governor-spencer-cox/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/04/25/brian-king-says-faith-drives-campaign-to-unseat-utah-governor-spencer-cox/"
X Link 2024-04-25T16:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
".@UtahFoundation released its new state policy priority survey. Here are voters' top concerns: "Most important" [--]. Housing affordability [--]. Politicians not listening to voters "High importance" [--]. Earning enough to pay for non-housing needs [--]. Government overreach 1/3 #utpol"
X Link 2024-03-21T04:03Z [----] followers, 11.2K engagements
"2024 was crazy for Utah politics: *Lyman gets [------] votes as write-in for gov.more than other historic write-in runs *Maloy wins CD2 primary by [---] votesclosest recount in [--] yrs *Curtis wins 5-way race w/ nearly 50%& got nearly $10M in PAC support https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/12/26/why-2024-was-a-crazy-election-year-for-utah/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/12/26/why-2024-was-a-crazy-election-year-for-utah/"
X Link 2024-12-27T20:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@DataRepublican @elonmusk @BasedMikeLee @Deseret Of course. Thank you for taking the time to help our audience understand where you are coming from and what you have done"
X Link 2025-03-12T15:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The # of chronically homeless in Utah quadrupled from 2015-2025. Its clear what weve been doing isnt working" Speaker Schultz said today. Rep. @Clancy4Utah has [--] bills to reverse this by pushing the opposite approach to the one promoted in California. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/20/utah-legislature-approves-bills-that-change-housing-first-approach-to-homeless-policy/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/20/utah-legislature-approves-bills-that-change-housing-first-approach-to-homeless-policy/"
X Link 2025-02-21T04:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
".@GovCox met with loud boos by convention delegates. Lost to @phil_lyman 32.5-67.5%. Cox's message to delegates Maybe it wasn't his policies they disliked. "Maybe its something much more cynical. Maybe you just hate that I dont hate enough. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/04/27/utah-gop-governor-convention-results/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/04/27/utah-gop-governor-convention-results/"
X Link 2024-04-27T23:10Z [----] followers, 32.8K engagements
"A House committee rejected a bill requiring E-Verify for companies w/ 15+ employees. Lobbying against the bill were agriculture & construction firms that said verifying immigration status of new hires could shrink labor pool down to virtually zero." https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/26/utah-legislature-votes-against-bill-to-expand-e-verify-for-small-companies/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/02/26/utah-legislature-votes-against-bill-to-expand-e-verify-for-small-companies/"
X Link 2025-02-27T04:24Z [----] followers, 16.8K engagements
"The CD2 race just entered recount territory with Jenkins closing the gap between him and Maloy to just [---] votes. We are down to the final few counties certifying their election returns. #utpol"
X Link 2024-07-09T22:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"NEW UT GOV POLL from Noble Predictive Insights shows Cox +26 among likely voters w/ full-ballot options: Cox - 49% King - 23% Lyman (Another candidate not listed) - 5% Not sure - 19% In a head-to-head matchup with King Cox leads by [--] points among likely votes. #utpol"
X Link 2024-10-17T11:53Z [----] followers, 15.8K engagements
"A Senate committee rejected Rep. Lisonbee's bill ending Utah's contract w/ ERIC even after the ERIC provision was removed & the bill only had requirements for the Lt. Gov. to report to the Leg. on voter roll clean up & to verify that voters are citizens. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/03/utah-legislature-rejects-bill-to-end-contract-with-eric-voter-roll-system/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/03/utah-legislature-rejects-bill-to-end-contract-with-eric-voter-roll-system/"
X Link 2025-03-04T16:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"What better way to take a break from the stress of the legislative session than cute pictures of lawmakers with babies Thank you @CandicePierucci and all our other amazing lawmakers with young kids #utpol https://www.deseret.com/2024/02/28/the-utah-lawmakers-balancing-legislative-duties-with-baby-diaper-changes/ https://www.deseret.com/2024/02/28/the-utah-lawmakers-balancing-legislative-duties-with-baby-diaper-changes/"
X Link 2024-02-29T02:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Utah's new law banning the display of most flags by public school teachers & government entities is supported by 62% of voters w/ 39% strongly supporting a new @Deseret poll found. Here's the partisan breakdown of support: Rep: 81% Ind: 51% Dem: 22% https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/04/16/utah-voters-support-new-law-banning-pride-flags-in-public-classrooms/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/04/16/utah-voters-support-new-law-banning-pride-flags-in-public-classrooms/"
X Link 2025-04-17T04:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The complete list of Utah legislators and officials who signed House Speaker Mike Schultz endorsement letter of Donald Trump. #utpol Utah AG Sean Reyes House Speaker Schultz Senate Pres. Stuart Adams and [--] other state lawmakers [--] city/county officials among those who formally endorsed Donald Trump today in letter written by the speaker. #utpol https://t.co/zq5iX3DM6o Utah AG Sean Reyes House Speaker Schultz Senate Pres. Stuart Adams and [--] other state lawmakers [--] city/county officials among those who formally endorsed Donald Trump today in letter written by the speaker. #utpol"
X Link 2024-02-27T17:17Z [----] followers, 25.9K engagements
".@SenMikeLee and @SenatorRomney had some harsh words for Biden admins border policies Tuesday as border patrol encounters approached [------] per month and [---] million per year for the first time ever. #utpol 🧵 https://www.deseret.com/2023/10/31/23940682/mike-lee-mitt-romney-criticize-biden-border-security https://www.deseret.com/2023/10/31/23940682/mike-lee-mitt-romney-criticize-biden-border-security"
X Link 2023-11-01T04:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"On Friday the Utah Senate shut down a bill cracking down on unlicensed driving & gave approval to another that put immigrants charged w/ violent crimes on track for immediate deportation but only after the bill was significantly trimmed down. Why https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/01/utah-senate-lawmakers-vote-on-immigration-law-enforcement-bills/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/01/utah-senate-lawmakers-vote-on-immigration-law-enforcement-bills/"
X Link 2025-03-01T19:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Utah Gov. @SpencerJCox met w/ some of his fiercest conservative critics leading up to the general election in a bid to practice "Disagree Better" within the Utah GOP not just between left and right. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/11/06/governor-cox-wants-to-unite-utah-gop/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/11/06/governor-cox-wants-to-unite-utah-gop/"
X Link 2024-11-07T15:53Z [----] followers, 20.7K engagements
"NEW POLL: Gov. @SpencerJCox leads Brian @KingForUtah by [--] points. @phil_lyman not listed as option because his name is not on ballot. Cox: 51% King: 19% Unsure: 22% Poll found Cox w/ 56% approval rating including 64% among Republicans. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/10/25/utah-governor-cox-new-poll/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/10/25/utah-governor-cox-new-poll/"
X Link 2024-10-25T22:52Z [----] followers, 10.7K engagements
"Utah Rep. Brian @KingForUtah announced a campaign to unseat @GovCox Monday. We simply deserve better in Utah than our current state of politics King told me. Read about the "final straw" that convinced King to jump in. #utpol #utgov https://www.deseret.com/2023/12/4/23987652/utah-democrat-brian-king-challenge-gov-spencer-cox https://www.deseret.com/2023/12/4/23987652/utah-democrat-brian-king-challenge-gov-spencer-cox"
X Link 2023-12-04T17:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"BREAKING: Richard and Carol Lyman deny claims that they were recruited by @GovCox to run write-in candidacy to take votes from @phil_lyman. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/09/09/phil-lyman-write-in-campaign/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/09/09/phil-lyman-write-in-campaign/"
X Link 2024-09-09T23:44Z [----] followers, 16.2K engagements
"Gov. Cox's schedule this week includes: Governors dinner w/ President-elect Trump @ Mar-a-Lago on Thursday. On Sunday Cox said of Trump: "I've had the opportunity to talk w/ him on many occasions. We've had some wonderful discussions that I think would surprise some people.""
X Link 2025-01-06T14:42Z [----] followers, 10.7K engagements
"BREAKING: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is scheduled to speak @UtahDemocrats' organizing convention on May [--]. @deseret spoke w/ @slcmayor @NateForUtah @BenMcAdams & @KingForUtah about how Utah is navigating the Democratic identity crisis post [----]. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/05/14/utah-democrats-debate-how-to-respond-to-donald-trump/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/05/14/utah-democrats-debate-how-to-respond-to-donald-trump/"
X Link 2025-05-15T03:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"POLL: Utah Debate Commission releases polling/debate lineup for US Senate and House races. Senate (open): Curtis-53 Gleich-34 Bowen-8 CD3 (open): Kennedy-61 Wright-33 #utpol"
X Link 2024-09-25T17:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
".@SenTuberville was in Utah today endorsing @MayorStaggs. Tuberville said Staggs would join him Sen. Mike Lee and a group of 15-18 other senators who will follow President Trumps lead and get things done for the American people and not for the establishment"
X Link 2024-03-16T00:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"NEW @Deseret poll. If Utah Senate election were held today: Curtis - 56% Gleich - 22% Bowen - 8% Undecided - 14% #utpol https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/08/24/utah-senate-curtis-gleich-poll/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/08/24/utah-senate-curtis-gleich-poll/"
X Link 2024-08-26T15:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"State Rep. Dan Johnson dabbing in a hoodie that reads I am enough two days after being hospitalized for a medical emergency on the House floor. Im glad to see hes feeling better #utpol"
X Link 2024-02-28T19:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"BREAKING: Utah's House delegation circles the wagon around @CelesteMaloyUT. @RepJohnCurtis @RepBlakeMoore & @RepBurgessOwens officially endorsed Maloy Thursday. "Celeste is a thoughtful genuine champion of the people who live in the Second District." #utpol"
X Link 2024-06-13T16:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"NEW POLL: Rep. John @CurtisUT leads @carolinegleich by [--] points. Curtis: 55% Gleich: 20% Unsure: 21% Curtis enjoys support of nearly 80% of Republicans 45% of moderates & 33% of Democrats [--] days out from election. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/10/25/utah-senate-race-poll-john-curtis/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/10/25/utah-senate-race-poll-john-curtis/"
X Link 2024-10-26T02:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
".@SutherlandInst poll of [----] Utah voters found that these election reforms would increase net confidence in elections the most: Require photo ID w/ mail-in ballot (MIB) +31 Require MIB to be received by Election Day +21 Know election results by end of Election Day +18"
X Link 2025-01-15T16:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"#UTSEN: Brent Orrin Hatch did not qualify for Utah GOP primary via signature gathering. The LG's office determined he fell short after certifying [-----] signatures/28000 he needed The fate of Hatch's senate campaign now depends on GOP convention delegates #utpol"
X Link 2024-04-25T22:50Z [----] followers, 14.8K engagements
"Some pro-Lyman Republicans want to primary Sen. Lee saying his endorsements make him the "establishment" No one looks at Lee & thinks he hasn't been a leader in the conservative space an observer said. But to some Lyman supporters that's not https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/05/21/utah-gop-delegates-revolt-against-senator-mike-lee-after-phil-lyman-loses-race-for-gop-chair/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/05/21/utah-gop-delegates-revolt-against-senator-mike-lee-after-phil-lyman-loses-race-for-gop-chair/"
X Link 2025-05-22T15:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Utah Rep Tyler @Clancy4Utah explains why some young Republicans see JD Vance as model for applying "conservative principles to 21st century problems" Clancy spoke at "National Conservative" conference in DC as did Vance [--] days before VP announcement #utpol https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/07/25/jd-vance-republican-populism/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/07/25/jd-vance-republican-populism/"
X Link 2024-07-26T03:51Z [----] followers, 15.6K engagements
"Matthew McConaughey confirmed he may seek elected office. Called on leaders to leave entertainment to celebrities during @GovCox's final Disagree Better event on Fri. "Im in the entertainment business our leadership and leaders dont need to be" #utpol https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/07/12/matthew-mcconaughey-national-governors-association-meeting-spencer-cox/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/07/12/matthew-mcconaughey-national-governors-association-meeting-spencer-cox/"
X Link 2024-07-12T16:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Books I read in [----] War&Peace Romney:A Reckoning Smart Brevity Grand New Party Hillbilly Elegy Teachings of Joseph Smith Original Grace Ocean at the End of the Lane Dark Future (Glenn Beck) Glenn Beck's Common Sense Common Nonsense (unauthorized Beck bio) Good Prose The Idiot"
X Link 2024-12-30T21:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Gov. @SpencerJCox waxed philosophical in an X post yesterday. His commentarythat bored Americans seek out ideological strugglewent viral resonating with @BillAckman @DKThomp and @TPCarney. Here's a quick summary ICYMI. You're welcome @halrobertboyd. https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/05/03/spencer-cox-has-viral-social-media-post-about-college-protests-and-political-violence/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/05/03/spencer-cox-has-viral-social-media-post-about-college-protests-and-political-violence/"
X Link 2024-05-03T17:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Curtis: "In a four way race a majority is an unusual thing. So it does make a pretty bold statement that even with four in there that I was able to get above 50." #utpol https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/06/25/utah-senate-republican-primary/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/06/25/utah-senate-republican-primary/"
X Link 2024-06-26T03:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"My colleague @HannaSeariac did an excellent job looking at the arguments of @NatalieforUtah and the LG's office over signature gathering. Very helpful context. She spoke with all the most relevant voices in the conversation to get a clear picture. #utpol https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/06/21/signature-gathering-utah/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/06/21/signature-gathering-utah/"
X Link 2024-06-22T02:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"AP calls it for Curtis. County clerks still have not released election results. #utpil BREAKING: Republican John Curtis wins election to U.S. Senate from Utah. #APRaceCall at 10:00 p.m. EST. https://t.co/FjgpZFcJ4E BREAKING: Republican John Curtis wins election to U.S. Senate from Utah. #APRaceCall at 10:00 p.m. EST. https://t.co/FjgpZFcJ4E"
X Link 2024-11-06T03:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"BREAKING: Republican John Curtis wins election to U.S. Senate from Utah. #APRaceCall at 10:00 p.m. EST. https://apnews.com/hub/election-2024 https://apnews.com/hub/election-2024"
X Link 2024-11-06T03:01Z 500.5K followers, 427.2K engagements
"If this happens the GOP will build a historic political majority built on the backs of parents with toddlers. I am a single-issue voter. I will support whoever gets rid of the daylight savings time change. My [--] 1/2 year old & [--] month old woke up at 5AM today for the 2nd day straight. Do presidential candidates not care about the parent demographic End this abomination I am a single-issue voter. I will support whoever gets rid of the daylight savings time change. My [--] 1/2 year old & [--] month old woke up at 5AM today for the 2nd day straight. Do presidential candidates not care about the"
X Link 2024-12-14T02:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"An audit of Utah elections found a lack of compliance among county clerks in conducting post-election audits ensuring camera surveillance & maintaining ballot controls. The report called on LG to update guidance & improve accuracy of state voter rolls. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2024/12/09/utah-legislative-audit-on-elections/ NEW AUDIT on [----] Utah elections: [----] deceased voters on rolls; [---] of them active voters who received ballot; [--] of them voted in Nov. 17/29 clerks failed to conduct proper post-election audits by comparing ballots to cast vote records & some clerks had no outside"
X Link 2024-12-10T01:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"NEW AUDIT on [----] Utah elections: [----] deceased voters on rolls; [---] of them active voters who received ballot; [--] of them voted in Nov. 17/29 clerks failed to conduct proper post-election audits by comparing ballots to cast vote records & some clerks had no outside observers"
X Link 2024-12-10T01:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"What one Utah manufacturer told me about Trump's blanket 10% tariff & the much higher reciprocal tariffs aimed at bringing factories back to the US: "It could have the opposite effect. . Increased costs could actually drive U.S. manufacturing https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/04/02/utah-businesses-respond-to-trump-global-reciprocal-tariffs/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/04/02/utah-businesses-respond-to-trump-global-reciprocal-tariffs/"
X Link 2025-04-03T03:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""Republicans keep losing. When we agree on principle but disagree on tactics we go out and try to harm each other instead of trying to bring home wins for our constituents." #utpol"
X Link 2024-04-26T02:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"#UTPOL: @RepMaloyUtah gave me a statement in response to @SenMikeLee endorsing her opponent: "President Trump called me last week because that's what he does when two of his cabinet level advisors endorse someone and he asked me how I like being in Congress. And I told him BIG #UTPOL INTRIGUE: @BasedMikeLee is endorsing Colby Jenkins for the seat currently held by Rep. @CelesteMaloyUT in #CD2. It's BIG because Lee is a rockstar among delegates and Maloy isn't gathering signatures. Now it becomes a fight at convention to see who moves on 👀👀 https://t.co/nqRdFmTFhM BIG #UTPOL INTRIGUE:"
X Link 2024-04-26T02:06Z [----] followers, 10.6K engagements
"BIG #UTPOL INTRIGUE: @BasedMikeLee is endorsing Colby Jenkins for the seat currently held by Rep. @CelesteMaloyUT in #CD2. It's BIG because Lee is a rockstar among delegates and Maloy isn't gathering signatures. Now it becomes a fight at convention to see who moves on 👀👀"
X Link 2024-04-25T23:36Z [----] followers, 68.3K engagements
"Gov. @SpencerJCox told @Deseret Americans must look beyond politics for solutions to the countrys problems. "We do need I believe a religious revival" Cox said. "The truth is were the most religious state in the country & that absolutely matters." https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/05/01/utah-governor-cox-says-high-religious-attendance-responsible-for-strong-communities/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/05/01/utah-governor-cox-says-high-religious-attendance-responsible-for-strong-communities/"
X Link 2025-05-02T16:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Utah GOP chair Rob Axson confirmed w/ @Deseret he will seek reelection in May's leadership race. According to @BradEBonham @stantheman87 @CarsonJorg @cnull WaCo GOP chair this race could decide the future influence of the Utah Republican Party. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/20/who-will-win-utah-republican-party-chair-race-between-rob-axson-and-phil-lyman/ https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/03/20/who-will-win-utah-republican-party-chair-race-between-rob-axson-and-phil-lyman/"
X Link 2025-03-20T15:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Senate & House just advanced [--] proposals to address conflict of interest w/ the Lt. Gov. overseeing their own election. Senate version permits AG to settle disputes in Gov. races. House version would create temporary "conflict of interest election officer for LG controversies. A Senate committee rejected Rep. Lisonbee's bill ending Utah's contract w/ ERIC even after the ERIC provision was removed & the bill only had requirements for the Lt. Gov. to report to the Leg. on voter roll clean up & to verify that voters are citizens. https://t.co/DghoqGVoIj A Senate committee rejected Rep."
X Link 2025-03-04T16:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
".@RepJohnCurtis (@CurtisUT) has made his Senate bid official. He will file his declaration of candidacy Wednesday morning. Read @Deseret's exclusive interview with him about why he changed his mind to run. #utpol #utsen https://www.deseret.com/2024/1/2/24017720/rep-john-curtis-running-to-replace-mitt-romney https://www.deseret.com/2024/1/2/24017720/rep-john-curtis-running-to-replace-mitt-romney"
X Link 2024-01-03T00:19Z [----] followers, 10.5K engagements
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