Reporter’s Notebook: What is a “conflict entrepreneur”?

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has drawn attention to a new concept he calls “conflict entrepreneurs,” pointing to the forces he believes intensify political violence. Amid debates over how social media and public discourse intersect, “CBS Evening News” co-anchor John Dickerson helps shed light on the term’s significance.

Reporter’s Notebook: What is a “conflict entrepreneur”?

Cox says Kirk said ‘some very inflammatory’ things but also preached forgiveness

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox spoke candidly about Charlie Kirk’s “inflammatory” remarks, acknowledging their persistent circulation online. Despite the controversial nature of these comments, Cox emphasized that Kirk also promoted an ethos of forgiveness.

Cox says Kirk said ‘some very inflammatory’ things but also preached forgiveness