California might secede from America, giving rise to a massive second Civil War within the next decade, a leading political expert shared.
Professor Benjamin Cohen, who is from the University of California, warned about the possibility of political polarization hitting a violent breaking point throughout America and how that was substantially more than zero.
In a single scenario, the political economist and author of 20 books envisioned the state declaring its independence from America in 2035.
This is due to growing friction with the federal government, prompting the next leader to take drastic action.
President Vance also threatened a massive military takeover of the state government in Sacramento, backed by the National Guard troops from nearby states.
Armed conflict looks increasingly possible, the expert shared in the latest news bulletin about the hypothetical scenario.
While the states seceding might appear like a possibility to some, the expert shared how this growing movement is in so-called dream states and would rally behind the causes some feel might be necessary to address, instead of remaining part of the bigger American family.
A recent YouGov poll displayed how Cohen’s fears were shared by so many Americans, with 40% believing that it’s either somewhat linked to America having another civil war in the next 10 years.