"But Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican who has become a measured voice of the investigation into Kirk's killing, has urged Americans to resist "rage" in the wake of the shooting. Driving the news: Cox said on CNN's "State of the Union" that the country does not need to "sing Kumbaya and hold hands" - but rather, people must continue to engage with those with whom they disagree."
"He urged accountability for social media platforms stoking outrage and for Americans to claim their "agency." "If we're waiting for a president or a governor to get us ... out of this dark chapter, then it will never happen," he said, adding, "every one of us has to look in the mirror and decide, are we going to try to make it better, or are we going to make it worse?""
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox urged Americans to resist rage and to continue engaging with people who disagree rather than retreating into anger. He called for accountability from social media platforms that stoke outrage and encouraged individuals to claim their agency in reducing political violence. Several lawmakers urged de-escalation and bipartisan responsibility to curb online extremism that is driving division. Senators and House leaders emphasized that public officials must speak clearly to calm tensions and that individuals must choose to make the situation better, not worse, amid rising partisan fury.
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