Civil War 2 hits new high for number of searches in the immediate aftermath of Trumps rally shooting [Video]

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Online searches for queries related to a “Civil War” have soared in the aftermath of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, it has been revealed.

Saturday, the day of the assassination attempt on the Republican nominee, and Sunday, saw major usage spikes on Google on phrases such as “Civil War 2” and “American Civil War,” New York Post reports.

Google Analytics showed that the search term “American Civil War” skyrocketed, hitting a 12-month high on Saturday in the aftermath of the gunman, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, shooting at the former president and grazing his ear, causing blood to streak across his face as his Secret Service detail swarmed around him.

The assassination attempt has given birth to a number of conspiracy theories, with some Republican lawmakers and right-wing personalities blaming President Joe …

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