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Josh Shapiro: “We have to hold [social media companies] accountable.”

Featuring: Josh Shapiro, Democratic | Governor of Pennsylvania

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Governor Shapiro joins Utah Governor Spencer Cox for Discussion on Political Violence

Published | Video Starts at 1:02:19

They are empowered to use them responsibly, while at the same time those of us in positions of authority hold these companies accountable. I say it as governor, as a former Attorney general, that is sue these social media companies. We have to hold [social media companies] accountable. They've got to change their practices and they should not be given carte blanche by this federal administration. There have to be some controls. (1:02:19)

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Asserts the need for accountability measures for social media companies.

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