In a bold and controversial move, New York State Senator Liz Krueger (D-28) has suggested a coalition of northeastern states should secede from the United States and join Canada following the announcement of President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House.

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Krueger, who serves as the chairwoman of the New York State Senate Finance Committee, proposed the idea of secession as a response to Trump’s second term.

In an interview with Politico, Krueger stated, “It’s not unreasonable to think outside of the box,” defending her suggestion and emphasizing the need for creative solutions in the political landscape.

Krueger’s proposal centers around the idea that New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Connecticut should join Canada, forming a new province in the northeast region of the country.

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In September, Krueger elaborated on her thoughts in an interview with City and State New York, where she discussed the possibility of secession.

She acknowledged that Canada had previously indicated reluctance to allow such a move. “I know that Canada has basically said, ‘Yeah, we’re not letting you all in if he wins.’ As individuals, they basically made it clear,” she said.

Despite these challenges, Krueger continued to promote the idea, suggesting that rather than illegally crossing the border, the four states could become a part of Canada’s political framework.

Krueger also proposed that these states would align well with Canada’s political ideology, adding, “Basically everybody in these states are progressive Democrats and they would fit in pretty well with the political philosophy of at least most of the Canadian elected officials.”

She believes that a coalition of these states would make a natural addition to Canada based on shared progressive values and policy priorities.

The senator also mentioned that she had discussed the idea with political figures in Ottawa, who allegedly indicated that the proposal could be feasible. “I got back some unofficial responses and heard this is probably sellable in Ottawa,” Krueger remarked.

She suggested that, in comparison to European nations, if the U.S. and Canada were viewed as European countries, their borders would have changed multiple times over the course of their histories.

Despite Krueger’s efforts to rally support for the secession plan, the idea has garnered criticism from several quarters.

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Many consider the proposal to be an extreme and divisive response to Trump’s presidency. It also raises serious questions about the legal, economic, and political consequences of such a drastic move, both for the states involved and for the broader United States.

While Krueger advocates for secession, President-elect Trump has expressed a willingness to work with New York’s Democratic leadership to restore the state to its former prosperity.

During his final rally at Madison Square Garden before the election, Trump vowed to make New York “safe and strong and beautiful and affordable and vibrant again.”

 

He added that he was eager to collaborate with Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) and New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D-NY) to revitalize the state.

As Krueger and others push for dramatic measures to counteract Trump’s policies, it remains to be seen how this proposal will play out politically.

The secession plan is unlikely to gain widespread support, but it reflects the ongoing tensions between New York’s political establishment and the incoming Trump administration.

Whether this plan gains any traction or is dismissed as an overreach by local politicians, it highlights the deep divisions that persist in American politics.