Alec Baldwin Draws Civil War Parallels to U.S. Political Divisions

The actor's comments, inspired by Ken Burns's documentary, have ignited polarized reactions online about the state of American politics.

Alec Baldwin claimed in an Instagram video that the U.S. is in a 'pre-Civil War culture' due to severe political division.
His statements were influenced by watching Ken Burns's 1990 documentary series 'The Civil War,' which he said highlighted parallels to the current political climate.
Baldwin emphasized the lack of compromise in modern U.S. politics, comparing it to the entrenched divisions of the antebellum period.
The video, shared with his 2.5 million followers, has drawn mixed reactions online, with some supporting his perspective and others dismissing it as alarmist or questioning his credibility.
Baldwin's controversial past, including the 'Rust' shooting incident, continues to shape public perceptions of his statements.