Statement on New York Redistricting and Gerrymandering The recent court ruling declaring New York’s 11th Congressional District unconstitutional highlights a problem that goes far beyond any single district or political party: gerrymandering undermines trust in our elections. District lines should never be drawn to protect politicians or predetermine outcomes. They should reflect real communities, respect geographic continuity, and give voters a fair chance to choose their representatives—not the other way around. While this ruling is an important corrective step, it should also serve as a reminder that “independent” processes are only meaningful if they are transparent, accountable, and insulated from partisan pressure. Fair maps are not a Democratic issue or a Republican issue—they are a democracy issue. New Yorkers deserve congressional districts that are constitutional, competitive, and honest. Anything less weakens confidence in government and fuels the belief that elections are rigged before the first vote is cast. Real reform means drawing maps that serve voters, not power

MLK Day Message — New York Today, New York pauses to honor Martin Luther King Jr., not by repeating his words, but by reflecting on their weight. Dr. King spoke in an era when injustice was visible, undeniable, and openly defended. His courage was not rooted in anger, but in moral clarity. He reminded this nation that laws alone do not create justice—people do. And that progress is not measured by what we demand for ourselves, but by what we are willing to protect for one another. His vision was never about perfection. It was about responsibility. About choosing conscience over convenience. About building a society where dignity is not negotiated, and opportunity is not reserved for the few. For New York, his message still matters. We are a state of unmatched diversity, talent, and resilience—yet too often divided by fear, economics, and politics that reward conflict instead of cooperation. Dr. King warned us that division weakens democracy, and that silence in the face of wrong is itself a form of harm. Honoring him today means recommitting to the hard work: • To listen before we label • To govern with fairness, not favoritism • To measure success by how the most vulnerable are treated, not by who holds power Dr. King believed that the arc of history bends toward justice—but only if people are willing to bend it. Today, may New York choose unity over noise, service over slogans, and courage over comfort. That is how his legacy is honored—not in words borrowed, but in values lived. ⸻ January 15, 2026 Jason S. Arnold Candidate for Governor of New York

New York Has a Paid-Information Problem — And We’re Finally Addressing It Right now, a massive amount of what New Yorkers see, hear, and believe is being shaped by paid influence masquerading as organic content. Not journalism. Not opinion. Paid persuasion without disclosure. Social media has become a marketplace where outrage, misinformation, and sexualized content are rewarded by algorithms and cash—while parents, kids, and working people are left to sort out what’s real on their own. That’s not free speech. That’s undisclosed commercial influence. And New York has every right—and responsibility—to deal with it. The Problem • Over one-third of Americans now get news directly from social media platforms. • A majority of younger users say they receive “news” from influencers, not reporters. • Paid content is routinely not disclosed, even when money or incentives are clearly involved. • Children are being exposed to algorithm-driven content that rewards dysfunction, not discipline. • Fake outrage, rage-bait, manipulated clips, and click-farm content are financially incentivized. We already regulate: • Advertising • Campaign finance • Consumer fraud • Gambling, alcohol, and tobacco marketing But somehow, paid digital influence gets a free pass. That ends now. The Policy: NYS Digital Transparency & Youth Protection Act This policy does not censor speech. It does not ban opinions. It does not target ideology. It does one simple thing: If you are paid to influence New Yorkers, the public has a right to know. Key components include: • Mandatory Paid-Influence Disclosure Clear, unavoidable labels when money, compensation, or incentives are involved. • Ban on “Stealth Sponsored News” If content is paid for, it cannot be presented as independent reporting. • Public Transparency Portal A searchable archive of major paid influence campaigns targeting NY residents. • Enforcement Against Deceptive Engagement Fake reviews, bot amplification, hidden sponsorships, and fraudulent marketing treated as consumer deception. • Youth Protections Limits on algorithmic amplification and targeted advertising on state-managed school networks and devices. • Deepfake & Synthetic Media Safeguards Penalties for materially deceptive synthetic content used to mislead or manipulate. • Digital Literacy Tools Teach people—especially kids—how to spot manipulation, rage-bait, and paid deception. Why This Matters You can say whatever you want in New York. You can criticize me, support me, hate me, or ignore me. But if you’re being paid to push something, that’s no longer just speech—it’s commerce. And commerce has rules. This policy restores trust, transparency, and personal responsibility to the digital public square—without turning the government into a speech referee. This Is About the Future A society where: • Kids think work is optional • Truth is secondary to clicks • Outrage is profitable • Deception is rewarded …is not sustainable. New York can lead the country by proving you don’t need censorship to restore order—just honesty, disclosure, and enforcement of existing principles in a modern world. Read the full policy here: 👉 https://jsa2026.com/572-2/ “I’m not a good candidate. I’m the right one.” — Jason S. Arnold, for Governor of New York

Ending Sanctuary Chaos in New York — The Right Way New York needs to calm this down and get back to law, order, and humanity — not chaos from either side. I just released my full policy on Ending Sanctuary Cities in New York, and I want to be crystal clear about what this is and what it is not. 🔗 Read the full policy here: https://jsa2026.com/jsa2026-nys-ending-sanctuary-cities-in-new-york-upholding-the-rule-of-law-and-protecting-our-communities/ This plan does three things at once, which most politicians refuse to even try: 1️⃣ Protects New Yorkers from Lawless Enforcement No masked agents. No unmarked vans. No people being snatched off the street without warrants. If ICE wants to act in New York, they will do it through courts, with warrants, and with transparency. Period. 2️⃣ Ends Criminal Sanctuary Policies If you are in New York illegally and you commit a crime, you will not be protected by politics. Criminal offenders will be turned over to ICE from jail, not released back into our communities. That’s not cruelty — that’s accountability. 3️⃣ Restores Order Without Fear Enforcement belongs in the system: • Courts • Warrants • Precincts • Jails Not in neighborhoods. Not in schools. Not in front of children. This approach reduces violence, protects officers, and keeps families from living in constant fear. ⸻ This is not a far-right plan. This is not a far-left plan. This is a New York plan. You can protect civil liberties and enforce the law. You can reject chaos and reject lawlessness. You can be humane and serious. Albany refuses to do this because chaos is good politics for them. I’m running to end it. 🗽 Order. Safety. Dignity. New York First. “I’m not a good candidate — I’m the right one.

🏠 No Property Taxes on Paid-Off Primary Homes — And Here’s How We Pay for It New York has a serious problem: We punish stability. If you work your whole life, pay off your home, and finally reach a point of security — the state still taxes you like you’re renting from Albany forever. That’s wrong. ✅ The Policy • No property taxes on paid-off primary residences • Applies only to: • Your primary home • One property • Fully paid off (no mortgage) • No loopholes for investors, landlords, or second homes This rewards responsibility, protects seniors, and lets families stay in their homes. ⸻ ❓ “But how do we pay for it?” We stop taxing stability — and start taxing tourism, entertainment, and voluntary spending. 🎡 The Solution: A Coney Island Entertainment & Casino District Not scattered casinos. Not backroom deals. A planned, regulated, competitive district. • 5 destination-style casinos (MGM, Hard Rock, Caesars, Bally’s, etc.) • Built into Coney Island, not residential neighborhoods • Fully integrated with: • Hotels • Restaurants • Entertainment • Transit • Local small businesses ⸻ 💰 The Numbers (Conservative & Realistic) • Casino tax revenue: ~$2.5–4B/year • Spillover economy (jobs, sales tax, hotels, income tax): ~$1.5–3B/year ➡️ Total public revenue: ~$4–7B annually ➡️ That matches what NY loses by ending property taxes on paid-off homes This isn’t a gamble — it’s revenue substitution. ⸻ 👷‍♂️ Jobs. Stability. Brooklyn Wins. These destinations don’t run themselves. They create: • Union construction jobs • Hospitality jobs • Security jobs • Tech & operations jobs • Transit & maintenance jobs • Small business growth around them This stabilizes Brooklyn and strengthens NYC — without pushing people out of their homes. ⸻ ⚖️ The Philosophy If you’ve already paid for your home, the state should stop charging rent on your life. Let New York: • Protect homeowners • Keep seniors in place • Create jobs • Grow tourism • Shift taxes away from families and onto entertainment That’s how you build a BETTR New York — fair, stable, and honest.

Statement on the Minnesota ICE Shooting I’ve watched the video carefully, from multiple angles, slowed down. This is not an easy call — and anyone pretending it is isn’t being honest. I understand the reality officers face. A vehicle can be a deadly weapon. In real time, fear and adrenaline matter. I’ve been on the other side of police encounters myself, and I don’t pretend I’d have handled every moment perfectly either. That said, use of deadly force is justified only while an immediate threat exists — and timing matters. What concerns me in this video is not that force was used, but when it was used. If an officer fires while still directly in the vehicle’s path, that’s one situation. But when the officer is already clear of the car, and the vehicle is on a trajectory away — the justification becomes far less clear. The additional shots fired from the side of the vehicle are especially troubling. At that point, the threat appears diminished, and force begins to look less like self-defense and more like an attempt to stop escape — which the law does not allow with deadly force. This doesn’t mean the officer is automatically guilty of a crime. It does mean the incident deserves serious, transparent review. We can support law enforcement and insist on standards that protect both officers and civilians. Those two things are not opposites — they’re how trust is built. No slogans. No rushing to judgment. Just facts, timing, and accountability

A Winnable Path for New York — Why an Independent Campaign Matters Now New York voters are tired of being told they only have two choices — and both are failing them. Based on recent public polling trends, voter registration data, and issue-based shifts we’re seeing across the state, it’s clear that a large and growing share of New Yorkers no longer feel represented by either major party. That frustration is not theoretical. It shows up in turnout, trust levels, and issue priorities — from affordability and public safety to foreign policy and government accountability. While early head-to-head polls between the Democratic and Republican frontrunners show a familiar two-party split, those same polls also reveal something important: neither side is consolidating a true majority, and enthusiasm remains soft. That’s where an independent campaign becomes viable. What the data tells us When voters are modeled in a three-way race — Democrat, Republican, and a serious independent option — the landscape changes: • A large independent bloc emerges that is not loyal to either party • Significant numbers of Democrats and Republicans express openness to an alternative focused on results, not party talking points • The leading candidates’ support shows a clear ceiling, while the independent lane shows room to grow This isn’t about slogans or personality politics. It’s about math, turnout, and trust. Why this campaign connects This campaign is resonating because it speaks to voters who feel ignored: • New Yorkers crushed by the cost of living • Families worried about safety but tired of empty rhetoric • Voters uneasy with endless political dysfunction and foreign entanglements • Independents, moderates, and working-class voters who don’t see themselves in party leadership anymore I’m not running as “anti-Democrat” or “anti-Republican.” I’m running for New Yorkers — with published plans, clear execution paths, and accountability that doesn’t depend on party loyalty. This race is winnable — together No independent wins alone. This path only works if New Yorkers come together across boroughs, regions, and backgrounds to demand something better than the same recycled choices. If we unite around affordability, safety, dignity, and honest government — and refuse to be divided into red vs. blue — this race becomes competitive and winnable. That’s not hype. That’s math, momentum, and reality. New York doesn’t need louder politics. It needs better leadership. Jason S. Arnold Independent Candidate for Governor of New York

Official Statement from Jason S. Arnold On U.S. Actions Involving Venezuela There is a lot of noise right now surrounding Venezuela, and I want to be clear and honest about where I stand. I do not believe this situation has ever truly been about drugs. Venezuela sits on some of the largest proven oil reserves in the world, and history tells us that energy, leverage, and geopolitics have always been at the center of U.S. involvement there. I am also deeply concerned by reports that the United States has unilaterally entered another country, captured a sitting head of state, and brought him to the U.S. to face charges. Even if a foreign leader is corrupt or criminal, there are international institutions and legal mechanisms designed to handle those situations. When the United States bypasses them and acts alone, we weaken the rule of law we claim to stand for and set dangerous precedents that can be used against us in the future. America should be strong — but strength does not mean acting as the world’s police, judge, and jailer. As Governor of New York, my focus is on protecting New Yorkers, restoring affordability, and rebuilding trust in government through transparency and restraint. Endless foreign entanglements, selective morality, and actions driven by resource politics do not serve the people of this state or this country. We can stand for justice without abandoning due process. We can pursue accountability without becoming reckless. And we can defend American interests without pretending every intervention is righteous. That is the standard I believe in — and the standard I will hold. Jason S. Arnold Candidate for Governor of New York “I’m not a good candidate — I’m the right one.”

Movements don’t start loud. They start lonely. January 3, 2026 Every real movement begins the same way: with one person willing to stand before there’s a crowd. Before the applause. Before the endorsements. Before it’s safe. Loneliness isn’t a failure of a movement — it’s proof that it hasn’t been captured yet. Most people don’t resist change because they love the system. They resist it because stepping off the bandwagon is scary. It costs comfort, access, and approval. So they complain quietly and wait for someone else to go first. That’s how nothing ever changes. I didn’t step into this because it was easy, popular, or supported by a machine. I stepped in because I’ve lived what happens when systems stop serving people — and because I refuse to believe the answer is silence or surrender. If you’re feeling alone in wanting something better, you’re not broken. You’re early. Movements don’t start with permission. They start with conviction. And they don’t grow because everyone agrees — they grow because someone refuses to quit when it would be easier to fold. Still standing. Still building. Still believing. — Jason S. Arnold Independent Candidate for Governor of New York (2026) Founder, BETTR

December 31, 2025 Happy New Year, New York ✨ As the clock turns, we pause—between what was and what can be. Another year of grit, resilience, and quiet strength. Another year where New Yorkers showed up for each other, even when it wasn’t easy. Tonight isn’t just about fireworks or countdowns. It’s about renewal. About choosing hope over fear, honesty over noise, and community over division. It’s about remembering that this state has always moved forward because ordinary people refused to give up on one another. Wherever you are—city lights, small towns, kitchens filled with laughter, or places of reflection—may the new year bring peace to your home, purpose to your days, and momentum to the work ahead. Here’s to building something BETTR together in 2026. With courage. With compassion. With each other. — Jason S. Arnold Founder, BETTR Independent Candidate for Governor of New York (2026

Why God’s Name Matters — And Why It Was Removed from Most Bibles Most people grow up reading the Bible without ever realizing something essential is missing. God has a name. And in most modern translations, it was intentionally removed. In the original Hebrew Scriptures, God’s personal name appears over 6,800 times as the Tetragrammaton: יהוה (YHWH) — commonly rendered in English as Jehovah. Yet today, in many Bibles, that name is replaced with titles like “LORD” or “GOD”—words that describe authority, not identity. Why does this matter? Because names matter. • A title can be shared. • A name identifies relationship. • Scripture itself says God’s name is meant to be known, called upon, and remembered. “This is my name forever, and this is my memorial unto all generations.” When a name is removed, something personal becomes distant. Faith becomes abstract. Relationship becomes institutional. Why was the name removed? Historically, Jewish tradition began avoiding speaking the name aloud out of reverence. Over time, translators followed suit—substituting “LORD” (in all caps) wherever YHWH appeared. Later translations kept the substitution, not because the name wasn’t known, but because tradition had hardened. The result: Most readers never learn God’s name at all. The four places Jehovah’s name still remains Despite widespread removal, four verses in the King James Version still preserve God’s name in English: 1. Exodus 6:3 “I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, but by my name JEHOVAH was I not known to them.” 2. Psalm 83:18 “That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth.” 3. Isaiah 12:2 “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.” 4. Isaiah 26:4 “Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord JEHOVAH is everlasting strength.” These verses remain as anchors—quiet witnesses that the name was never lost, only hidden. Why this matters now Knowing God’s name isn’t about semantics. It’s about relationship over religion. • Institutions prefer titles. • Power prefers distance. • But Scripture points to a God who wants to be known, not obscured. When you know the name, you understand something deeper: • God is not an abstract force. • Not a political tool. • Not owned by any institution. Jehovah is a personal God. And names are never removed by accident. ⸻ Truth doesn’t fear names. Faith doesn’t require censorship. And what was hidden can still be found. 📜 The VV — The Veil Version 🟦 https://bettr.community #Jehovah #GodsName #BibleTruth #FaithNotInstitution #TheVeilVersion #BETTR

I was once asked why I wanted to be involved in politics. I paused—because the real answer wasn’t something you rehearse. I’ve lived inside systems that didn’t work. Systems that punished, ignored, or discarded people instead of fixing what was broken. When you live that long enough, you stop being afraid of dysfunction—you learn how to recognize it. So the question became: where can disruption actually do good? Where can you challenge power, expose failure, and force reform—without destroying yourself or the people around you? For me, the answer was politics. Not chaos. Accountability. Not tearing things down—but refusing to pretend broken systems are fine because they’re familiar. BETTR exists for the people who know the difference. The ones who’ve lived with consequences, learned from them, and still believe things can be fixed—if we’re finally honest enough to try. I’m not here to perform politics. I’m here to do the work polite conversations keep avoiding. — Jason S. Arnold Founder, BETTR Independent Candidate for Governor of New York (2026)