Trump Suggests Civil War Was Negotiable, Sparks Controversy

During rallies in Iowa, former President Donald Trump made controversial remarks, including suggesting the Civil War could have been negotiated and praising January 6 insurrectionists as "peaceful" and "patriotic." He criticized President Joe Biden, potential Republican rivals, and dismissed allegations from E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of past sexual assault. Trump's comments contrasted with Biden's speech, which condemned Trump's role in the January 6 attack and labeled it a dereliction of duty. Trump also downplayed a recent school shooting in Iowa, telling residents to "get over it."