Former President Donald Trump addressed the risk of the country breaking into open civil conflict during a specially-timed interview with leading TV host Tucker Carlson, saying he doesn’t know whether such an escalation could come about amid rising discontent with American politics.
During an interview that aired at the same time as Fox News’ GOP 2024 presidential candidate debate on Aug. 23, President Trump was circumspect when he was asked about the prospect of civil war, a possibility that has come increasingly into the public discourse in recent years.