Internet Fuels Political Extremism, Senators Warn | JQJO

Following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Senators Chris Coons and James Lankford urged bipartisan cooperation to combat online extremism. They highlighted the internet's role in amplifying anger and division, echoing concerns from Utah Governor Spencer Cox who called social media a "cancer." While acknowledging the internet's accelerant effect, University of Chicago professor Robert Pape emphasized the need for political leaders to address the root causes of political violence. The senators pointed to the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act as a potential solution.