What If Blue States Went on Strike? The Fiscal Nuclear Option America Won’t Discuss
Bottom Line Up Front: Blue states send approximately $2.5-3 trillion annually to the federal government while receiving significantly less back in federal spending. A coordinated tax strike by just the top 5 donor states would create a $300-400 billion federal shortfall—larger than the entire Defense Department procurement budget—forcing an immediate constitutional crisis and potentially collapsing … Read more
