Ray Dalio says the U.S. is a 'tinderbox' after the Minneapolis shooting and Trump risks a 'more clear civil war'.

The article discusses Ray Dalio's warning about the United States potentially entering a more violent phase of its historical "Big Cycle," as outlined in his 2021 book, *Principles for Dealing With the Changing World Order*. Dalio highlights current national crises, including violence in Minneapolis and rising national debt, as indicators that the U.S. may be transitioning from Stage 5, the "pre-breakdown phase," to Stage 6, characterized by civil war or revolution. He emphasizes the role of President Donald Trump in either escalating or de-escalating tensions, suggesting that the current state of affairs reflects a heightened risk of civil conflict. Dalio's analysis draws on historical patterns of societal evolution and the implications of economic inequality and political polarization. [Extracted from the article]