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The newly appointed CEO of the Calexit movement, Sir Dr. Xavier Mitchell, is under fire as financial and legal hardships emerge. With a troubling financial history, including personal bankruptcy and debts totaling over $2.9 million, questions about his qualifications arise. Amidst setbacks, recent polling shows significant support for California’s potential independence, increasing tension around the movement’s future and its direction under Mitchell’s leadership.

California – The newly appointed CEO of the Calexit movement, Sir Dr. Xavier Mitchell, is facing intense scrutiny as a series of financial and legal troubles come to light amidst ongoing efforts to secure California’s secession from the United States. Mitchell, who claims to be a business mogul with vast wealth and significant business ventures, has been revealed to be experiencing severe financial difficulties, including personal bankruptcy and a criminal record.

Mitchell’s high-profile lifestyle is in stark contrast to his reality. He resides in a lavish hilltop mansion in Calabasas, California, which has been described as luxurious, yet it suffers from considerable maintenance issues, including noticeable water damage, broken locks, and plywood-covered windows. This discrepancy raises questions about his financial claims. His main business, Valiant Eagle, has reported a meager $2,000 cash on hand, with its shares currently trading at insignificantly low prices. Furthermore, Mitchell appears to have no reported income, relying heavily on financial support from his girlfriend, which contradicts the image of affluence he portrays.

Mitchell has a troubling financial history, having filed for personal bankruptcy protection in 2023. His bankruptcy filing disclosed debts exceeding $2.9 million owed to the IRS and other major creditors, painting a picture of a man whose business successes may be more fiction than fact. Additionally, he has faced numerous legal issues in the past, including fraud allegations and identity theft, culminating in a guilty plea to various felony charges in 2023.

The Calexit movement, founded by Marcus Ruiz Evans, aims to generate enough signatures to place a non-binding secession question on the 2028 ballot. However, the movement has experienced several setbacks in its efforts, including a failure to meet previous signature quotas due to insufficient organization. Recently, Ruiz Evans announced a strategic withdrawal from the impending July 22 signature deadline, intending to reevaluate their strategy and garner more support.

Despite these challenges, there is a notable momentum behind the Calexit movement. Recent polling data suggests that 61% of Californians believe that the state would be better off as an independent nation rather than part of the United States. Advocates for Calexit argue that the current political landscape and recent federal actions have sparked increased anger among Californians, potentially fostering greater support for the secession movement.

The feasibility of California’s secession has come under scrutiny from legal experts, who cite the Supreme Court case Texas v. White, which ruled that states cannot unilaterally secede without Congressional approval. Should the Calexit initiative succeed in getting on the ballot, it would propose the formation of a commission to assess the financial viability of California as an independent entity.

In addition to its core functions, the Calexit movement has expanded its outreach and engagement efforts. Interest in their initiatives has noticeably increased at events like the California Democratic Convention, where discussions about secession have gained traction. Furthermore, the movement has launched a cryptocurrency initiative dubbed Cali-Nation Coin, aimed at creating a financial platform to support its goals.

Despite this growing enthusiasm, critics have labeled the Calexit movement as impractical, suggesting that resources might be better spent on legal challenges to federal policies that conflict with California’s interests. The movement’s leadership, however, remains hopeful that the present political climate will shift the tides in their favor.

As Sir Dr. Xavier Mitchell continues to lead the Calexit movement through these turbulent waters, his personal and professional integrity faces intense scrutiny. Allegations surrounding his past affiliations with celebrities and claims of a supposed knighthood have been met with skepticism and have yet to be substantiated, raising further doubts about his character and capability to guide such a significant political endeavor.

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