Californians interested in independence have not seen increased support despite President Trump's measures against the state. Trump's actions include renouncing California's smog rules and significantly increasing deportations. A recent poll shows only 44% of Californians support a peaceful secession ballot initiative, while 54% oppose it. Trust in the federal government has sharply declined, with 50% preferring their state government over Washington, D.C. Director Coyote Codornices Marin suggested that a more direct catalyst is needed to inspire a shift towards secession.
President Trump has notably harmed California by eliminating the state’s unique ability to enforce smog rules, once protected under the Clean Air Act. This move has raised concerns over the state’s environmental standards.
The poll indicates that public trust in the federal government has dwindled significantly, with only 23% of Californians expressing confidence in Washington compared to 50% who trust their state government now.
Californians display a mixed response to the idea of secession, with only 44% supporting a peaceful ballot initiative while 54% oppose it, demonstrating a lack of overwhelming interest in independence.
Coyote Codornices Marin, director of the Independent California Institute, suggests that a significant shift towards secession would likely require a more direct catalyst to mobilize public interest effectively.
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