‘Startup Nation’ Groups Say They’re Meeting Trump Officials to Push for Deregulated ‘Freedom Cities’
Advocates of the 'Startup Nation' initiative are engaging with Trump administration officials to promote the establishment of 'Freedom Cities' in the U.S., which would operate free from federal regulations. This movement, led by proponents of innovative urban development like Próspera, aims to create environments that encourage entrepreneurial growth and deregulated living. The discussions highlight a clash between traditional governance and emerging visions of autonomous urban spaces as a means to stimulate economic activity.
- The push for deregulated cities reflects a broader ideological shift towards libertarian principles in urban planning, potentially reshaping the relationship between government and innovation.
- What are the potential social and economic consequences of creating cities that operate outside federal regulatory frameworks?