Calexit

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With Calexit the hypothetical outlet is California of the United States of America called.

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The movement is supported by Shervin Pishevar, founder of Virgin Hyperloop One . Allegedly, every third citizen of California is said to be in favor of leaving. In addition, as a result of Donald Trump's policy, a citizens' movement called “Yes California Independence” has formed, which is said to already have 30,000 members.

California has about 39 million inhabitants, 12.06% of the population of the United States; In terms of economic power, an independent California would be the fifth largest economy in the world. It is argued that an independent California could operate an environmentally and migrant-friendly policy. It also emphasizes that California is sending a large amount of tax money to Washington, DC that would keep economically weaker states afloat, and that California is missing. The chances for a Calexit are rated as unrealistic, however.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Jan Philipp Burgard: "Calexit" - California's exit plans. In: Tagesschau . June 19, 2019, accessed June 21, 2019 .
  2. ↑ Axel Postinett: Trump opponents dream of autonomous California. The temptation to get out is bigger than ever. Wirtschaftswoche from November 11, 2016, accessed on June 21, 2019
  3. ↑ Shastri Ramachandaran: Calexit: Sign of a Deeply Divided US. In: The Citizen . February 7, 2017, accessed June 21, 2019 .