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U.K. Fears U.S. Civil War Amid Political Turmoil

10/23/2025

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Concerns are rising in the U.K. about a potential second Civil War in the U.S. after the assassination of MAGA activist Charlie Kirk.
President Donald Trump blamed the "radical left" for political violence and proposed sending troops to cities like Chicago and Portland.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker criticized Trump's approach as a tactic to incite chaos.
Experts warn that refusal by Republicans to accept election results could lead to violence from armed groups against political opponents.
Political sociology professor Joel Busher stated that without senior Republican condemnation, a civil war scenario could develop.

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Concerns are rising in the U.K. about a potential second Civil War in the U.S. after the assassination of MAGA activist Charlie Kirk.
President Donald Trump blamed the "radical left" for political violence and proposed sending troops to cities like Chicago and Portland.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker criticized Trump's approach as a tactic to incite chaos.
Experts warn that refusal by Republicans to accept election results could lead to violence from armed groups against political opponents.
Political sociology professor Joel Busher stated that without senior Republican condemnation, a civil war scenario could develop.