The man arrested over conservative influencer Charlie Kirk's assassination was romantically involved with a transgender roommate and had "leftist ideology," Utah's governor said Sunday, confirming details likely to inflame the contentious national debate over the killing.

"Yes I can confirm that," Governor Spencer Cox told CNN's "State of the Union" talk show when asked about suspect Tyler Robinson's reported relationship with a trans partner.

"The roommate was a romantic partner, a male transitioning to a female," Cox said.

"This partner has been incredibly cooperative, had no idea that this was happening, and is working with investigators right now," he added.

Cox, who said 22-year-old Robinson is expected to be formally charged Tuesday, went on to stress it was not yet clear whether

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