Independent Isn’t a Party — it’s a mindset. I just launched a new podcast focused on something missing from politics today: accountability from both sides. No party talking points. No media spin. Just real conversations about what Democrats and Republicans are doing — and how it actually affects New Yorkers. If you’re tired of choosing between two sides that don’t always represent you, this show is for you. 🎧 First episode is live now: 👉 independentinstaparty.com Join the movement, not the machine. #IndependentVoice #NYPolitics #JSA2026 #AccountabilityMatters #IndependentVoters

Ramadan Mubarak to all who are observing across New York State. Ramadan is a month of reflection, discipline, generosity, and faith. It reminds us that strength isn’t just loud — it’s patient. It’s steady. It’s rooted in something higher than politics. New York is home to millions of people from different faiths and backgrounds. That diversity isn’t weakness — it’s power when we treat each other with respect. May this month bring peace to your families, clarity to your hearts, and strength to your communities. We don’t have to agree on everything to stand for something bigger. Ramadan Mubarak. 🌙 God bless New York.

Today we honor Reverend Jesse Jackson — a man who refused to accept that America’s promise belonged to only a few. From marching alongside Dr. King to building the Rainbow Coalition, he expanded the political map of this country. He brought millions into the conversation who had been told their voices didn’t matter. He ran not just to win — but to widen the doorway. Whether you agreed with him or not, his impact is undeniable. He forced institutions to listen. He proved that movements can reshape politics. Reverend Jackson believed in participation. In coalition. In the idea that democracy only works when more people are included, not fewer. That principle is bigger than party. It’s bigger than ideology. It’s about voice. History remembers those who challenge the system to grow. Rest in peace, Reverend Jesse Jackson. Your work changed this country. #JesseJackson #RestInPower #Democracy

🚀 We’re back up and running. The JSA2026 site is now live on an upgraded server with a brand-new, fluid, easy-to-read homepage built for real New Yorkers—not political insiders. No clutter. No spin. Just clear ideas, real plans, and full transparency. 👉 Check it out today: https://jsa2026.com New York deserves a real choice in 2026. This is how we start. — Jason S. Arnold Candidate for Governor of New York #JSA2026 #TheGreatWriteIn #NYGov2026 #NewYorkPolitics

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

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.

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.”

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)

I don’t regret my vote for President Trump. I know — without hesitation — that had I voted for Kamala Harris, the country would be in a far worse place right now. On that, I’m clear. But I also need to say this honestly: something unhealthy came with this era of politics, and we need to talk about it. Somewhere along the way, politics stopped being about ideas and started being about sides. You’re either Republican or Democrat — and if you don’t choose one loudly enough, you’re treated like you’re wrong, weak, or the enemy. I don’t like that. I don’t think it’s healthy. And I don’t think it’s sustainable. When you hear about Republicans getting shot, Democrats getting shot, people being attacked because of a label — that should stop all of us cold. That’s not strength. That’s not conviction. That’s a country losing its balance. What worries me most is this: You now have Republicans and Democrats arguing against things they would have agreed with five years ago, simply because their party told them to. Not because they thought it through — but because they felt they had to pick a side. That’s not leadership. That’s not independence. That’s conformity. When I hear language like “we’re not playing pancake with these people anymore,” I don’t hear toughness — I hear confusion. I hear a politics that’s drifting away from persuasion and toward hostility. And I’m being honest when I say this: I’m lost sometimes watching it unfold. I respect what President Trump changed in the political landscape. He disrupted a system that deserved to be disrupted. He forced conversations that were long overdue. But I don’t like the division that followed — where everything is zero-sum, everyone is an enemy, and there’s “no in between.” There has to be an in between. People should be allowed to think. To agree where it makes sense. To disagree where it doesn’t. Without being told they’re traitors, extremists, or idiots. That’s not weakness. That’s maturity. And if we don’t relearn that — no matter who wins elections — we all lose Jason S. Arnold Independent Candidate for Governor of New York (2026)

How Israel Became Treated as a “Religious Obligation” in America This did not come from the Bible alone. It came from a modern political theology, built deliberately in the United States. ⸻ 1. The Bible Does Not Command Unconditional Support of a Modern State This is the first truth that gets buried. • The Bible speaks of the land of Israel in ancient, covenantal terms • It does not command Christians to: • Fund a modern government • Support wars unconditionally • Suspend moral judgment of state actions Jesus never instructed: • Rome to fund Judea • Christians to back political power • Blind loyalty to governments using God’s name In fact, Christ consistently challenged political-religious authority, not endorsed it. So the idea that: “If you’re Christian, you must support the modern State of Israel” is not biblical doctrine. It is political theology. ⸻ 2. Where This Idea Actually Came From: American Christian Zionism The belief you’re describing took shape in the late 1800s and early 1900s, mainly in America and Britain. Key source: • Dispensationalism — a theological framework • Popularized by the Scofield Reference Bible (1909) This theology taught: • The return of Jews to Israel was required for end-times prophecy • Supporting Israel became part of “God’s plan” • Political events were framed as divine necessity Important: This belief is not universal Christianity It is one interpretation, heavily American, heavily modern. Most Christians globally — Catholic, Orthodox, many Protestants — do not hold this view. ⸻ 3. How Politics Locked It In After 1948 After Israel became a state: • The U.S. saw Israel as a strategic Cold War ally • Evangelical leaders framed support as biblical obedience • Politicians fused: • National security • Religious loyalty • Moral guilt Result: Opposing Israeli policy became framed as opposing God. That framing was politically useful, not theologically required. ⸻ 4. How Guilt Became the Enforcement Tool Over time, the messaging hardened into absolutes: • “If you criticize Israel, you’re anti-Christian” • “If you question aid, you’re antisemitic” • “If you don’t support every war, you don’t believe the Bible” That pressure forces silence, not faith. And it does something dangerous: • It weaponizes religion • It removes moral accountability • It erases Palestinian Christians, who are rarely mentioned ⸻ 5. The Missing Truth Most Americans Never Hear There are: • Christian Palestinians • Jewish Israelis who oppose their government • American Jews who reject unconditional support But their voices are inconvenient — so they’re pushed out. The conflict is framed as: God vs enemies Instead of: Governments vs people caught in between ⸻ 6. The Honest American Position (Without Religious Guilt) An American — Christian or not — can say this truthfully: “I respect Israel’s right to exist. I respect Judaism. But no government gets a blank check — financial, moral, or military — because of religion.” That position: • Is pro-faith • Is pro-human life • Is pro-American sovereignty • Is anti-propaganda That’s not betrayal. That’s responsibility. ⸻ Where did the connection come from? 👉 Not from Jesus 👉 Not from biblical command 👉 Not from ancient Christianity It came from: • Modern American theology • Cold War geopolitics • Political fundraising • Fear-based messaging And once religion was tied to loyalty, questioning became taboo. ⸻ Why This Matters for Leadership New York is home to: • Jews • Muslims • Christians • Atheists • Immigrants from every side of this conflict Leadership means lowering the temperature, not exploiting faith. ⸻ Bottom Line Faith should guide conscience — not silence it. Governments should answer to people — not hide behind God. That’s the line that has been crossed. ⸻ Date: December 12, 2025 Campaign: Jason S. Arnold for Governor of New York (2026)

🦃 A Thanksgiving Message to New York From Jason S. Arnold — Candidate for Governor of New York State “I’m not a good candidate. I’m the right one.” Today isn’t just about a meal — it’s about remembrance. Remembrance of how far we’ve come, what we’ve survived, and who we still carry with us in spirit. Thanksgiving is a moment where families gather, communities pause, and we recognize the quiet truth that gets drowned out the rest of the year: We are stronger when we stand together, and weaker when politics divides us. This year, let us give thanks for: • The families who hold each other up during hard times • The workers who keep New York moving while others rest • The service members and first responders who never get holidays off • The neighbors who give more than they take • And every New Yorker who still believes we can build something better than what the establishment has given us We lift up those we’ve lost, honor those still fighting their battles, and extend a hand to anyone spending today alone. Nobody should be forgotten in a state as rich as ours. New York deserves leadership that remembers the people — not the donors. The 99 — not the one. Today, let your home be filled with peace, gratitude, and the hope that tomorrow can be different. From my family to yours: Happy Thanksgiving, New York. Stay safe, stay grateful, and stay united. — Jason S. Arnold Candidate for Governor, New York State 🌐 https://JSA2026.com #Thanksgiving2025 #NYStrong #BETTR #NewYorkTogether #JSA2026 #TheRightOne