The man arrested in connection with the assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk was reportedly in a romantic relationship with a transgender individual, according to Utah Governor Spencer Cox. During an appearance on CNN’s "State of the Union," Cox confirmed that the suspect, Tyler Robinson, had a male roommate who is transitioning to female. "This partner has been incredibly cooperative, had no idea that this was happening, and is working with investigators right now," Cox stated.

Robinson, 22, is expected to face formal charges on Tuesday. Governor Cox emphasized that it remains unclear whether the partner's gender transition influenced Robinson's alleged motive to kill Kirk, a prominent ally of former President Donald Trump. "Again, all of these things — we’re trying to figure out," he said.

Cox also mentioned that investigators believe Robinson had adopted leftist beliefs. "There clearly was a leftist ideology with this — with this assassin," he remarked. This information was reportedly provided to investigators by Robinson's family and friends. The revelation of Robinson's relationship with a transgender individual has sparked outrage among far-right activists, who have increasingly focused on gender identity issues.

Laura Loomer, a conservative influencer, called for the designation of the transgender movement as a terrorist movement. Meanwhile, Elon Musk amplified calls for bans on gender treatments and criticized leftist ideology during a recent London march organized by far-right activists, stating, "the left is the party of murder."

Governor Cox reiterated the need for civility in political discourse and criticized social media platforms for their role in exacerbating tensions, likening their algorithms to the addictive nature of fentanyl. Kirk was shot on Wednesday while speaking at a university event in Utah. He was the founder of Turning Point USA and a vocal critic of the transgender rights movement.

In August, Kirk described what he termed a "trans delusion death cult" on social media, shortly after a tragic shooting incident in Minneapolis involving a transgender assailant. His comments have ignited significant debate, as he often invoked his Christian beliefs to criticize what he and others refer to as gender ideology.

In response to the ongoing discussions about the motivations behind Kirk's murder, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg emphasized that there is no consistent pattern linking political ideology to recent high-profile shootings. He pointed out that political violence should not be exploited for further division. "We have to reject anyone who would try to exploit political violence," Buttigieg told NBC.

Turning Point USA has announced a memorial service for Kirk, scheduled for September 21 at a football stadium near Phoenix, Arizona, where former President Trump is expected to attend.