Elias: Californians may favor secession if Trump's hostility to us increases
Briefly

Californians' interest in independence has not surged as a result of President Trump's administration. A recent poll shows that while trust in the federal government has decreased, California residents show limited support for secession, with only 44% in favor. Trump's actions, including rollbacks of environmental regulations and aggressive immigration policies, have generated discontent but have not translated into a strong independence movement. The poll indicates a notable shift in confidence toward state authority, exemplified by a majority now expressing greater trust in Sacramento over Washington, D.C.
President Donald Trump's policies have not managed to convert Californians to the independence movement, despite a notable distrust in the federal government.
Poll results indicate that trust in Sacramento has increased significantly, with 50% of Californians trusting their state government more than the federal government.
Support for a peaceful secession initiative remains low, with only 44% in favor, despite rising discontent with California's treatment under federal policies.
The potential for California's secession sentiment to change dramatically may rely on specific triggering events or statements from federal leadership.
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