Utah Governor Calls Social Media a 'Cancer' Contributing to Violence
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Utah Governor Calls Social Media a 'Cancer' Contributing to Violence

Utah Governor Spencer Cox has condemned social media as a 'cancer' on society, asserting that it has played a direct role in political violence and numerous assassinations over the past five years. His remarks highlight concerns about the platform's influence on extremism and violent incidents.

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