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Utah Governor Calls Social Media a 'Cancer' During Briefing on Suspect Held in Charlie Kirk Killing

He urged residents to log off from graphic content rapidly spreading on social platforms.

FBI Director Kash Patel, next to Utah Governor Spencer Cox, speaks during a press conference announcing details on the suspect in the shooting of U.S. conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University, in Orem, Utah, U.S. September 12, 2025. REUTERS/Cheney Orr
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Gov. Spencer Cox Calls Social Media ‘A Cancer,’ Urges People to Log Off
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Overview

  • Utah officials said a suspect is in custody in connection with the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
  • VINnews reported the press conference announced the arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson as the suspect.
  • Gov. Spencer Cox called social media a "cancer on our society right now" during the Friday news conference.
  • He encouraged people to step away from their devices and spend time with family rather than consume violent footage.
  • Cox cited the rapid circulation of graphic video of Kirk’s shooting and a recent stabbing in Charlotte as evidence of the harm.