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Gov. Spencer Cox, R-Utah, blamed social media for fueling political division in the United States during CBS’ "60 Minutes" on Sunday.

Correspondent Scott Pelley asked Cox about the Charlie Kirk assassination and its aftermath, speaking to the governor about what he thinks led to the murder in his state on Sept. 10. Cox said that social media stoked the anger that led to the crime.

"I do believe that social media is a cancer, and it is taking all of our worst impulses and putting them on steroids. It is driving us to division. It is driving us to hate," he said.

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