Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on "Face the Nation" | full interview 

Medical decisions should not involve politicians.

This is the same "Republican talking point: mental health", not gun control, even if the UT governor is "soft pedaling" it.

Raise the age to 21 for assault rifles. Have a 3 day waiting period for purchase of firearms. Red flag laws and mental health. It's not that difficult is it?? That's what Americans want.

My gosh thank you 😊

Why is it that people who refuse to enact more stringent gun laws never address the issue that is predominant: the ease of obtaining weapons.

REMEMBER: It's never politicizing medical procedures when a politician tells the medical community what to do...

I think a stupidity exam should be required for all people who wish to represent us.

Utah's suicide rate (per 100,000) is nearly double the national rate. That's a sobering statistic. What's worse, suicide is the leading cause of death among one of Utah's youngest groups: teens aged 15-19.

Guns make suicide very easy. I'm glad to see the acknowledgment of suicide as a leading cause of child death rates and to couple that with funding for improved access to mental health care, but distressed to see the complete unwillingness to acknowledge that the extraordinary availability of guns facilitates suicide. Of course there are many ways to commit suicide but most methods are far less successful. A gun is almost certain to result in death, leaving no possibility of a second chance at life.

IT'S THE GUNS! you freaking dimbulb!

❤i love this man

Wow Great Governor😍 may God bless you and continue to guide you to the state of Utah, according to God’s word and will, Our country need more governors like Mr Cox. We desperately need a governor like Mr. Cox in California.

eliminate assault weapons to private citizens...

A pause with no end date sounds like a ban 😂😂😂😂

gun death rate for children at almost 5 in every 100,000 in 2020.92There have been 184 mass shootings in 2023 so far, which is defined by the Gun Violence Archive as an incident in which four or more victims are shot or killed. These mass shootings have led to 248 deaths and 744 injuries.

does info become unbiased if it agrees with, in this case, the governor?

Look, these facts are shocking.

This is a perfect example of why I left Utah why I am an atheist, and why I despise these people who are so gentile in their presentation of their hatred. I’m not gay. I’m not bi. I’m not looking to become transgender. In fact I find what other people do is absolutely not none of my business. But unfortunately, my experience amongst religious groups is they have no concept of what an individuals rights would be. You’re either one of us or you are excommunicated and treated with the distain that our so-called brethren deem necessary. The perfect example of hypocrisy, in action. Yet in the same breath, the Mormon church has no problem, hiding the same things that the Catholic Church has been exposed for and yes, I can back that up.

I agree that we need to figure out that mental health piece. But why can’t we address the gun control piece while doing so?

I really enjoy Mr Cox, I don’t really agree with his political views but he he so well spoken and I believe his compassion

That was refreshing

It's at least refreshing to see a Republican focused on an actual issue and not just trying to eradicate transgender Americans.

Park City, Utah Here!! 😊

Strange, how there’s so many comments on here about this guy being sensible when he’s pushing thesame insane ideas as the louder idiots.

Good person with a gun, stopped bad person with a gun. Self-defense rise against tyrants.

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He shows empathy and compassion but he is the ultimate team player. We just left the Beehive State after nine years there. The leadership of the Utah House and Senate really control the path the State takes. Any Utah Governor is just a figurehead. That being said he is disingenuous at best or a lying politician at worst. He does not want to see his deflection and distraction over the dangers of social media to kids but not guns. He twists and turns and plays the caring card but will not move on the issue. He once stood in front of City Hall in SLC and apologized on his past treatment of the LGBTQ+ population but this past June his office secretly downplayed Pride Month for the first time. Again, he has higher political goals. The man is a charmer who tries to play both sides but lacks a moral compass. As they say in Utah, he's a true politician - "You bet"

Homes, schools, communities and also the environment of course. What's happening in these places is of course important. The environment is a big picture issue. Where we choose to begin effecting change is important; how realistic are our goals?

He’s scary. 😂

As a resident of Utah, let me say I like Governor Spencer Cox a lot, and there are examples in this interview of why I do. On the subject of trans youth, I appreciate the fact that Governor Cox is not a blow-hard like Ron DeSantis. Cox has worked very hard to keep some kind of balance on this issue, which considering how much the far-right has been pressuring Republican lawmakers on the issue, this has not been easy. I'm certain many in the LGBTQ community do not agree with Utah's laws regarding trans youth, but unlike some Republicans, both in Washington and on the state level, at least Cox is willing to listen to all side and proceed with caution. On the topic of the 2024 election, while Cox did not flat-out attack Donald Trump, it is pretty clear to me he is no Trump fan and would very much like to see someone else besides Trump be the GOP nominee in 2024. Cox is one of those Republicans who is not a Trump disciple and its too bad there aren't more like him. The only thing I would take issue with Governor Cox on is the subject of firearms. While Cox is not a die-hard gun nut, he still fails to acknowledge that the U.S. is not a safe country, and that the flood of firearms we have in this country has not made us more safe, but less. If we want to protect our children from the dangers that result from social media, why not do the same thing with firearms? Is the second amendment so inflexible that we can't take even take tiny steps to curb the number of firearms that continue to fill up our cities and communities? Grade wise I would give Governor Cox a B+ which is a lot higher than I would give many other elected officials I see interviewed on television.

You want to give parents more control on the content their children have on social media? Parents have the ultimate control! Don't give your children access to something you KNOW can be unhealthy for them! Done! You want social media outlets to listen to you, shut them out of your children's lives. It always amazes me that people believe the party of "small government" wants to regulate your lives as much and more than Democrats.

Even at the state level hypocrisy about firearms will always be maintained by the republican party. We say we care about our kids, but we act like we care about our guns, more and actions, as usual, speak louder than words.

Still trying to figure out how to reduce gun violence? Clearly he struggles with mental health.

The illusion that a digital social presence matters never in the history of man have we all been connected with so much ease. It is truly behooving for so many to know the root cause but nervous to make change

More talk, talk, talk... Typical politician.

To solve the problems of mass shutting ie very easy!! Life goes first!! No one other than a police officer or a secretary guards!! General public should goes through a psychological examination, criminal backgrounds along with an extensive questionnaire such as: 1. At least three reasons why you need to buy a gun 2. How’s the gun going to be used 3. Why it’s crucial for you to get a gun….

When the worries are high and the activities are low then people will feed off of one another's stress displays. Side note: I have observed this both while high on botanic drugs and sober as can be. This is ingrained knowledge which may or may not be accessible, most of the times.

He hit it!!i wish Florida and texas would follow suit

10:47 but, most states have banned trans care to include therapy.

SAving one life is "less harm"

Margaret Brennan is fabulous as usual. She let this guy talk and made alternative points too.

❤❤❤❤❤❤ Vote Shawn Wilson Governor for Louisiana

It is? It's not in my nature to treat someone that is different than me poorly.

If you come to Utah set your watches back 20 years.😊

❤❤❤❤❤❤ Vote Shawn Wilson Governor for Louisiana October 14 2023

On the mass shootings, "I don't know if anyone has figured out the solution...." REALLY? ASSAULT WEAPONS ban in the 90s almost completely eliminated mass shootings. You don't know if anything can be done? Are you working for the NRA?

How about homeless problems

7:20 oil companies knowing the harm and hiding the information day in court

"I refuse to solve problems"

during 2020, Trumps last year in office. Utah Violent crime changes were as follows: Homicides increased by 44.16%, Robberies increased by 5.78%, and Aggravated Assaults increased by 2.70%.

The answers are sitting on the table in plain sight. Just look at other (more civilised Countries for starters !

When the very tool used to INFRINGE upon your Life, Liberty and/or Property is given more Rights (shall not be infringed) than your own Life, Liberty and/or Property... You then know what is valued and what is not. Guns are a tool of death and sacrifice. The Second Amendment is NOT an Altar of human sacrifice. Yet, in America, it's given that glory of a High Altar.

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Utah doesn’t have a gun violence problem …. In comparison to places with VERY STRICT measures -Illinois, DC , etc

well, i made it to 3:36 minutes before having to turn it off cuz of the total BS. I'm getting better at listening longer to the BS before having to stop so i don't throw up

NRA must be proud. Absolutely shameful.

What a fascinating conversation!

So Face the Nation is now republican-backed???😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😢😢😮😮😮😮😮

Politics and mental healt and comunity international great on university issues

What good is a gun if you don't use it! That's the problem!!

I did vote for him after I saw a billboard of his campaign saying a Republicans but no a Trumper 👏🏼

Is that a mormon

NOTICE: They refuse to bar trans boys from sports. JUST trans girls. Why the bias?

Nice to see a reasonable politician.

Lbgqt is wrong.😊

Repeal this apologist for the NRA.

This is the dude who doesn’t believe in climate change and said the only solution to Utahs devastating drought is to pray for rain 😂. Clown

He spewing lies

My least favorite Governor

The American Pediatric Association is political? It’s obvious that he’s looking for the data that supports his worldview.

This man is sensible. Hope to see more like him on both sides.

so he doesn't believe in american medical data and organizations but is looking to a 2 decade old swedish study for his facts? way to go sparky.

11:44 This man is lying.

Keep United Nations out of Utah.

Love this show no matter who comes on here Margaret B is awesome. Blue wave in 24 and 26. 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙 Ban guns. 💙💙💙💙

THERE ARE ONLY TWO GENDERS AND EVERYONE KNOWS WHAT THEY ARE AND THE REST CAN GO TO HELL

So many lies from this one.

Alter or ABOLISH United Nations so - called peace treaty, Paris Accord agreement, European Union, Environmental Social corporation Governance. Defund Nato, WHO, and WEF.

Yes we are TIRED of all this political trash. This fella sounds reasonable. To bad he would have no chance nationally. 🙁

Perhaps if we had more democratic legislators in Utah the trans-gender athlete bill would not have passed, but alas we Democrats have been gerrymandered out of representation.

Really refreshing conversation, extremely logical and as always excellent questions from the host. Please have more guests like this.

14:22 The government has no right to dictate how a person chooses to live their lives. Making Trans illegal is the point of all of this.

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My education revival can begin with public schools from junior high through collegiate. Nearly full time online schooling with the option for in person and group classes. This creates a new market field in the education and the cyber security platforms. Many new jobs exist here. Also creating a new and extended timeline for at home parents of young children. This is amazing for the economy. Henceforth, by the turn of this second generation the market yield will become implemented; and what amazing speed.

15:31 He is helping the division by giving oxygen to disinformation. He is speaking about social issues put in place in order to pass laws taking away the rights of others here in America. Look for a solution to a problem that doesn’t exist.

When the Mormon Church in UTAH doesn't want something to happen the Conservatives claim they need "studies"😊

* Question: 'Why do you and Republi-cons attack the Trans Community? ' Cox' Answer: 'Because Trans children are an easy political target. ' Yep, Cox says it all. Attack the easiest marginalised community to score political points with your base. *

When i was a kid everyone without question was united on the fact that it would be ludicrous to allow men in a womens locker room and compete in their sport. This is democrats pushing for social change. If are a troubled youth struggling to fit in these days the democrats will pull you aside and say we support whatever you want to be and you are not different you are brave. In doing so they create a social justice warrior for life. My neighbors grandson who seemed like a completely normal 17 year old boy all of sudden grew his hair long, died it pink, and now wears skirts. I saw his friends pick him up for the BLM rallys. I guess thats the new hip thing to do.

Given the views and positions Cox has it's too bad that he remains a Republican.

Hmmmm the rate of gay kids committing suicide got mno mention (or question) at all......wonder why?

RINO.

Are you going to take the word of a guy who’s religion and basic tenants are completely in line with the guy who kidnapped Elizabeth Smart? Including plural marriage and female subserviency.

The misinformation this guy spews about most topics discussed makes him totally unworthy to be a Governor at all. These people make me want to throw up!

Where are they getting the money to go to therapy?

had to turn this sugar OFF. Wow. talk about sweetly talking your way around the real issue....that guns are worshiped and waaaaaaay too easy to get. I hope Margaret called out this sugar drink but I couldn't stand listening to another syllable.

When the Mormon Church doesn't want something to happen the Conservatives need "studies"

Transphobic much? Which is more important: A live trans child or a child whose depression takes their own life?

Ha! Ronald Reagan, the union busting president and his failed trickle down economics....Yeah the rich get richer the poor get poorer.

trans hate is killing people. What a sad man.

I found myself agreeing with most of his points