Ask a MAGA Republican what will happen if former President Donald Trump is convicted in any of his four criminal trials and the answer is almost always the same: civil war.
Several Republican politicians, including a state senator in Georgia and a former Alaska governor, have suggested that civil war could result if Donald Trump is prosecuted for his various criminal trials. They argue that prosecuting Trump would be treason and have warned that conservatives may need to take up arms. The author notes that these kinds of inflammatory rhetoric from political leaders risk inciting violence, as evidenced by those involved in the January 6th attack who echoed such messages. Even Trump himself alluded to the possibility of further unrest, praising the “passion” and “love” of the January 6th mob. As political divisions continue intensifying in the U.S., explicitly calling for civil war is irresponsible and could have dangerous consequences, according to the author.
When people tell you who they are, believe them. Expect that eventually these particular people are going to bring violence to your doorstep, if they haven’t already. Be ready to defend yourself.
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When people tell you who they are, believe them. Expect that eventually these particular people are going to bring violence to your doorstep, if they haven’t already. Be ready to defend yourself.
A lot of people are discovering the fear that minorities have to live with every day.