Are we heading for 'civil war' if Trump is sentenced to prison?

Mehdi Hasan warns that the threat of civil war is no longer hyperbole: “Political violence is not something abstract, or something that might happen at some point in the future, it’s happening right now."


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[tianamelton]

Any republican that pushes violence if Trump go's to jail needs to lose their seat in office!

[TheMartianu]

You’re willing to separate the country for a guy who hasn’t shown not even a bit of affection to you! Sad times

[SoCoolScience]

"whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government." ~ Declaration of Independence

[ultra_magaman]

"Remember, democracy by itself never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide." —John Adams

[Mankind_-]

If Trump is found guilty, then he goes to prison. Growing pains.

[Werkinit]

We should not be cowed by the threats of Civil War. We absolutely have to stand up to these fascists

[electronicdestroyers]

I think If either candidate or rfk gets imprisoned, it is valid grounds for rebellion. Let the elections happen fairly, without interference. I just want to see the 3 candidates have debates, campaign, and have a election without voter interference or fraud

[zacharyrichter]

Calling your political opposition terrorists is a great way to throw fuel on the fire in starting a civil war. 👏

[TX_BoomSlang]

"Tonight, I say this to my Republican colleagues who are defending the indefensible: There will come a day when Donald Trump is gone, but your dishonor will remain, "
Liz Cheney

[Bartetmedia]

Threats about a Civil War will not intimidate or bully the law, or it's American people.
Justice must be served at any cost.

[mattconway]

Its AMAZING to me how many people in these comments support using the Department Of Justice to prosecute your political opponent.

[enitahofstrom]

These Republicans who continue this big lie for Trump need to also be held responsible.

[Hyfun]

It's amazing how fast "Christian" Republican supporters switched from Jesus to Trump. It tells you something about their true beliefs.

[INITIALRC]

If we want a second civil war we need disciplined and organized leaders and soldiers, not a bunch of people who just want to play soldier.

[stareatme]

I’m not a Trump supporter because I think he’s a cry baby but it’s quite obvious that this is only happening to stop him from running in 24.

[BruceCarroll]

Civil war? Not a long one. The U.S. has drones. To quote Jim Jeffries, "Never bring a gun to a drone fight."

[benjamindoverr]

If Republicans throw a hissy fit because Trump is held accountable for ANY of his serious crimes - let them. You don't cure a spoiled child by appeasing him. And you don't circumvent justice because someone threatens violence. That is EXACTLY when justice MUST be pursued and carried out.

[lbwade]

We need to get term limits in all government! Federal, state and city!!

[tzktizl]

More than half of America won’t stand for it

[cnault]

"Are we heading for 'civil war' if Trump is sentenced to prison?"

That wouldn't be a civil war, it would be a terrorist attack.