Opinion: Utah Republicans traffic in fear politics

It’s no wonder Utah’s anxious citizens tremble in their bunkers, armed to the teeth, addicted to Fox News and unwilling to engage with anyone who doesn’t look or believe like them.

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Senate opens business at the 2024 legislative session at the Capitol, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024.

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Senate opens business at the 2024 legislative session at the Capitol, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024.

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