Ohio State Sen. George Lang sparked controversy by suggesting a 'civil war' might be needed if Donald Trump loses the upcoming presidential election, while introducing Trump's running mate JD Vance at a rally in Middletown, Ohio. Lang later apologized for the divisive remarks, attributing them to the excitement of the moment, especially given the recent assassination attempt on Trump. The comments were condemned by various political figures, including Democrats who called for unity and less inflammatory rhetoric. Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan criticized Trump's influence on such extreme statements, asserting that the current Republican Party has no guardrails, and emphasized the importance of country over party. Polls indicate a significant portion of Americans, particularly Republicans, believe in the possibility of a civil war, reflecting growing political tensions.