Former President Donald Trump has stirred controversy yet again by suggesting that the Civil War in the United States "could have been negotiated," asserting that the fight to end slavery was ultimately unnecessary.
The Civil War has become a notable topic in the GOP primary trail, with other figures making remarks about its causes.
Trump made these remarks at a campaign event in Newton, Iowa.
During the event, Trump claimed that many mistakes were made during the Civil War era and that negotiation could have avoided the conflict. He expressed the opinion that Abraham Lincoln, the president at the time, should have done more to prevent bloodshed. Trump's comments drew criticism, with GOP former Rep. Liz Cheney questioning how Republicans endorsing Trump could defend such a stance.
She specifically questioned which part of the Civil War Trump believed could have been negotiated, highlighting the issues of slavery and secession.
The Civil War has become a notable topic in the GOP primary trail, with other figures making remarks about its causes. Trump's comments added to the ongoing discussion, and his stance on negotiating the Civil War was met with scrutiny and disagreement.
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