The YesCalifornia Independence Campaign, globally recognized as CalExit, would like to clarify that our organization has officially suspended its operations. As such, we wish to make it abundantly clear that the actions of one individual from Fresno are not representative of the California Independence Movement and should not be interpreted as such.
While this individual has generated media headlines, it is evident that his efforts are rooted in self-promotion rather than a legitimate attempt to advance California’s independence. He lacks not only a cohesive plan but also the resources required to gather the more than half a million signatures necessary to qualify any measure for the ballot.
Even the fringe California National Party, an entity originally created by YesCalifornia in 2016, has not endorsed this so-called initiative. This is because it is clear even to them that no substantive strategy exists, nor is there any realistic path forward for this petition.
Frankly, the only discernible “plan” behind this endeavor appears to be the creation of a personal scrapbook of headlines for the individual’s own amusement and misplaced sense of accomplishment.
Moreover, it bears repeating that there is no actual petition currently in circulation, as this individual lacks the organizational capacity to create a petition that adheres to state law and the capacity to circulate it in a meaningful way. It is only a matter of time before it becomes apparent to all that his efforts will result in exactly zero signatures being submitted for ballot consideration.
At a time when the YesCalifornia campaign has voluntarily paused its activities and the nation is moving forward under the leadership of President Donald Trump, it is disheartening to see one individual attempt to manufacture the illusion of division between California and the United States.
For these reasons, we unequivocally condemn this individual’s misguided and self-serving actions. While his fixation with headline-making may seem harmless, it ultimately serves no purpose beyond creating unnecessary confusion and discord at the expense of the media.