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WATCH: Kirk killing is ‘our moment’ to choose a darker or brighter future, Utah’s Cox says

WATCH: Kirk killing is ‘our moment’ to choose a darker or brighter future, Utah’s Cox says

Summary

Gov. Spencer Cox of Utah spoke about the negative effects of social media on society. He mentioned this while discussing the online spread of a video showing the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk and another violent incident. Gov. Cox urged people to spend less time on devices and more time with family.

Key Facts

  • Gov. Spencer Cox is from Utah.
  • He called social media a "cancer on our society right now."
  • He spoke during a news conference about a suspect in custody for Charlie Kirk's killing.
  • Graphic videos of violent incidents have been spreading quickly online.
  • Gov. Cox recommended that people decrease their use of devices.
  • He suggested spending more time with family.
  • He criticized the consumption of violent images online.

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