America's Next Civil War: An UpdateNew polling shows a dangerous surge in Americans who believe political violence may be necessary—revealing collapsing trust in the system and a nation edging closer to unrest.
In this new episode of Daniel Davis Deep Dive, I return to one of the most sobering topics I’ve ever covered: the growing risk of America sliding toward internal conflict. This is my third update on the subject—and the numbers are more alarming than ever. 🔹 Public trust is collapsing. A new New York Times poll shows 64% of Americans now believe our political system is too divided to solve the nation’s problems—the highest level of pessimism ever recorded. 🔹 Support for violence is rising. In just 18 months, the share of Democrats who say political violence “may be necessary” has more than doubled, while nearly a third of Republicans now agree. Even if only a minority would act, the normalization of this idea creates fertile ground for extremists. 🔹 Flashpoints are multiplying. The assassination of Charlie Kirk became a rallying cry for the right, while some on the left openly celebrated it. This cycle of demonization is accelerating polarization and fueling rage. 🔹 The system itself is breaking down. Our two‑party structure is increasingly seen as incapable of solving immigration, economic, or foreign policy crises. Meanwhile, President Trump’s rhetoric—renaming the Pentagon the “Department of War” and posting militarized slogans like “Love the smell of deportations in the morning”—is inflaming tensions further. I want to be clear: nothing is inevitable. America is not doomed to civil war. But unless leaders and citizens alike find ways to cool the temperature and restore trust in democratic processes, we are heading into a dangerous phase where unrest could spiral out of control. This is a sobering solo episode, but one I believe is essential. I encourage you to watch the full show, weigh the evidence, and consider what it will take to pull our country back from the brink. You're currently a free subscriber to Daniel Davis Deep Dive. For the full experience, upgrade your subscription. © 2025 Daniel L. Davis |