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Trump To Redraw American Border Lines?

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Here’s what Americans should know.

The Greater Idaho Movement is gaining traction in its push for eastern and central Oregon counties to break away from the state and join Idaho. This grassroots effort has garnered significant support, as several counties in eastern Oregon have voted overwhelmingly in favor of secession. Recently, the movement made its case to President Donald Trump, urging him to lend his support to their cause.

In a letter addressed to Trump, leaders of the Greater Idaho initiative emphasized that “the people here overwhelmingly voted for you” in the 2020 election. They called on Trump to help Eastern Oregonians achieve what they believe is a fair solution to their political and cultural alienation. With 13 counties already voting in favor of the move, the proposal would add several more counties to the list, potentially shifting nearly two-thirds of Oregon’s landmass into Idaho’s jurisdiction.

The Greater Idaho Movement argues that eastern and central Oregon’s conservative-leaning, rural communities are being ignored and oppressed by the more liberal coastal cities, particularly Portland and Salem. These urban areas dominate the state’s political landscape, leaving rural Oregonians feeling marginalized and underrepresented. Advocates believe that joining Idaho, a state with a more aligned political and cultural outlook, would provide better governance and representation for these communities.

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In their letter, the movement’s leaders expressed optimism that the Trump administration could play a key role in resolving the longstanding east-west divide in Oregon. They praised Trump for his pragmatic approach to governance and highlighted his success in solving complex problems. They argued that Eastern Oregon’s struggles are a result of decades of progressive control over the state government, with rural Oregonians being consistently outvoted by urban interests.

The letter also noted that Eastern Oregon residents, who make up the majority of the state’s land area but a small portion of its population, are fed up with policies that do not reflect their values. “We yearn to join the family of small government and citizen-directed systems that Idahoans enjoy,” the letter stated. However, they acknowledged that their goals would require legislative approval from both Oregon and Idaho, as well as support from Congress.

While the Greater Idaho project has seen support from many rural communities, it has also sparked strong opposition from some quarters. Progressive groups, such as Western States Strategies, have criticized the movement, accusing it of having ties to extremist groups. However, supporters of Greater Idaho argue that the proposal is about restoring local control and ensuring that rural communities are no longer drowned out by progressive urban agendas.

As the movement continues to gather momentum, the future of the Greater Idaho proposal remains uncertain. It will require significant legal hurdles to be overcome, but with a growing wave of support from conservative-leaning Oregonians, the possibility of a border shift is no longer out of the question. As the debate continues, the Greater Idaho Movement represents a bold challenge to the status quo, with many in rural Oregon hoping that their voices will finally be heard.