As President Trump unleashed his fury at Democrats in the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox offered a more measured response.

Why it matters: Presidents typically call for cool heads and unity during national crises, but Trump began blaming political opponents before law enforcement had arrested a suspect or established a motive. • Calming the public was a job that fell instead to another Republican, Cox, who urged Americans to resist "rage" during a Friday news conference at Utah Valley University following the suspect's arrest. • "It feels like rage is the only option. But … we can choose a different path," Cox said. • The White House and Cox's office didn't immediately respond to Axios' request for comment.

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