“Worried about anarchy and civil war”: Danica Patrick reacts to rising political violence amid Charlie Kirk’s death

Former NASCAR driver turned commentator Danica Patrick issued a chilling warning for the future of America after the shocking death of the conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot during a rally at Utah Valley University. The 31 year old Kirk was addressing a crowd when he was shot in the neck. So being terribly injured, he could not even lift himself up and collapsed onstage, after which he was rushed to a hospital where the doctors could not save him. The killer remains at large, a suspect was at one time taken into custody, but the FBI Director, Kash Patel, stated that this person was released and that the investigation continues.The killing struck like a thunderbolt in the country, and tributes started flowing for the louder than life MAGA personality who leaves behind a widow, Erika, and two young children.Patrick, who in recent years has become part of the Trump Movement, immediately weighed in on the incident with sheer gut emotion when she took to Instagram. The very first entry, "What the f**?!"*She then lay down the rest of her thoughts: Kirk's death is symptomatic of something much deeper in America. "There is a mental health epidemic," she said in a post that stated that she was "heartbroken for the family."Then she added even darker shades to her comments as she started entertaining the worst possible thoughts: that our darling country might well be descending into internal strife. "I am worried about anarchy and civil war... but maybe that’s my own anger being projected," said Patrick. She reflected on the broader significance behind Kirk's death, saying the American people have lost sight of "unity." "We could all be living in joy but so many decided to be victims and offended by everything. Even God. Because that’s what Charlie fought for. For his word to be heard and considered as a better way to live. And he was killed for it."Her statements have resonated with conservatives who see Kirk's death as one of many signs of the rise in political violence. The killing of Charlie Kirk has changed mourning into a growing fear of the nation on the rise.