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NEWS REPORT by Fox News — "Donald Trump Jr. says evidence in Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing 'more cut and dry' than he thought" (published 2026-07-08).
This is journalism ABOUT State of Utah v. Tyler James Robinson — NOT the court record. It is indexed for comparison against the primary transcripts/filings. Full article: https://www.foxnews.com/media/don-jr-says-evidence-tyler-robinson-preliminary-hearing-more-cut-dry-than-imagined
Donald Trump Jr. attended the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University. Trump Jr. told "America's Newsroom" that the prosecution's presentation of evidence proved more straightforward than anticipated. He stated: "Once this hard evidence was laid out to me in a courtroom before my very eyes, [and] seeing the reaction of the defense, this thing is much more cut and dry than I would have ever even imagined." The hearing, which began Monday and is expected to continue throughout the week, requires prosecutors to establish probable cause for the judge to advance the case to trial. Robinson faces multiple charges, including aggravated murder, which carries potential capital punishment. Trump Jr. expressed confidence in the prosecution's case, describing the outcome as "very clear." He emphasized the importance of his attendance, saying: "It was just important to be there. It's a legacy that really needs to be preserved." The president's eldest son attended to support Kirk's widow, Erika, and his parents, while honoring Kirk's generational impact. Trump Jr. had previously declined public commentary on case speculation before witnessing the evidence firsthand.