Jack, MAGA militants are threatening violence and civil war in the aftermath of the FBI's search of Mar-a-Lago—threats that cannot be taken lightly after the January 6 attack on the Capitol.

These militants are not alone in calling for extreme action, either. Republican House Leader Kevin McCarthy—who will likely become speaker of the House if Republicans win the majority this fall—immediately threatened investigations of the FBI, Attorney General Merrick Garland, and the Department of Justice generally if Republicans return to power. Publicly promising to retaliate against political opponents if given the chance brings the stakes of this fall's election into stark relief.

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