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Billboards in high-traffic areas echo this sentiment, warning that New York and New Jersey are experiencing significant population losses. A prominent think tank, Unleash Prosperity, supported by conservative voices and former Trump economic adviser Steve Moore, has put up ads emphasizing these demographic shifts. Moore points out that over the past decade, New York has lost around 2 million people, and New Jersey nearly half a million. The underlying message is clear: the most valuable resource—people—are fleeing, carrying with them their businesses, investments, and potential future growth.