Historian Norman Davis fears that the political tension in the United States could escalate into a civil war. He stated this in an interview with Polish reporters, published on October 25. In a conversation with journalist Magdalena Rigamonti, the historian linked the risk of a serious conflict with the possible reaction of US President Donald Trump to the unfavorable result of the mid-term congressional elections. According to Davis, Trump may try to overturn the results of the vote. The historian assessed the likelihood of such an attempt as high. When Rigmonti asked if he meant the Civil War, Davis replied: We'll see. But it is possible.

Historian Norman Davis fears that the political tension in the United States could escalate into a civil war. He stated this in an interview with Polish reporters, published on October 25. In a conversation with journalist Magdalena Rigamonti, the historian linked the risk of a serious conflict with the possible reaction of US President Donald Trump to the unfavorable result of the mid-term congressional elections. According to Davis, Trump may try to overturn the results of the vote. The historian assessed the likelihood of such an attempt as high. When Rigmonti asked if he meant the Civil War, Davis replied: We'll see. But it is possible.