Map Shows States Where Support for Seceding from US is Rising
Summary
A poll shows an increase in support for some U.S. states to leave the country, despite a general decrease in nationwide support for this idea. The rise in secession interest is notable in several Democratic-leaning states since President Donald Trump was re-elected in 2024. Republican support for secession has dropped now that they control Washington.Key Facts
- Support for secession has increased in nine states since 2024.
- Nationwide, support for states seceding from the U.S. has decreased to 18% from 23% in 2024.
- Republican support for secession dropped significantly, from 29% to 14%.
- Connecticut showed a rise in secession support, from 9% to 22%.
- Minnesota's support for secession rose from 13% to 23%.
- Oklahoma saw a large drop in support, from 28% to 11%.
- President Trump returning to office correlates with increased secession interest in some Democratic states.
- The poll surveyed over 26,000 adults in 2026 and over 35,000 adults in 2024.
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