Why Gov. Cox called social media ‘a cancer on our society right now’

Key Points:Gov. Spencer Cox called social media “a cancer on our society,” urging people to disconnect. Cox said videos of violent incidents like the murder of Charlie Kirk are harmful for viewers. A UK survey found 70% of teenagers have encountered real-life violence online. Announcing that a suspect in the Charlie Kirk murder is in custody Friday morning, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox spoke earnestly about what he called “moral clarity,” “internet fury” and the need to disconnect from social media and devices and to connect instead with one another. He called social media “a cancer on our society right now,”...