Gen Z's Political Shift Towards Trump: Key Insights

Trump captivates Gen Z by appearing authentic and rebellious against perceived liberal norms.

### The Surprising Shift: Gen Z's Political Realignment Towards Trump
* 📊 A recent analysis reveals a **significant political shift** among Gen Z, with many young voters increasingly supporting **Donald Trump**, a trend that was **previously unexpected**.
* 🎤 Unlike traditional politicians, Trump is perceived as **authentic and relatable**, which resonates with younger audiences who often view liberal ideologies as **mainstream rather than rebellious**.
* 🏙 In urban settings, concerns over immigration and social services for migrants have fueled discontent, prompting young voters to **question the effectiveness of liberal policies**.
* 📉 Trust in mainstream media is plummeting, with many young people viewing outlets like **CNN and Fox News as biased**, further driving them toward **alternative sources of information**, including conservative podcasts.
* 🔄 The political landscape has dramatically changed, with Trump winning both the **electoral and popular vote**, largely due to his newfound support among **younger demographics**, especially **Latino and Black voters**.
* 💔 Issues related to "**wokeness**," particularly in education, have sparked backlash among parents and young voters alike, contributing to a **shift in political allegiance**.
* 📈 Exit polls from states like Wisconsin show that Trump has gained traction among voters aged **18 to 24**, flipping a demographic that previously favored Democrats by a **significant margin**.
* 🗣 As the political narrative evolves, it's clear that the image of a Trump voter is no longer limited to **older demographics** but now includes a **younger, more diverse base** actively engaging in political discourse.

A few weeks ago, I made a video about the massive shift in Gen Z's politics. That video has been viewed over 500,000 times, but it turns out I was wrong. The shift was even bigger than I suggested. We want, want, we want, and the polls about Gen Z women proved to be wildly off. What we saw last night was the American electorate turned upside down. Trump, of course, won in a landslide. Not only did he win the electoral college, but he won the popular vote, the first time a Republican's done that in 20 years. But what's even more surprising is that he did these things while losing his share of the old vote in the white vote, which previously comprised his base. In 2016, Trump beat Clinton in the white vote by 20 points. He also won the senior vote by seven points. In the two elections since, however, he's lost a share of both groups. But in a development that would have been unthinkable 10 years ago, a Republican is winning because of young people. Yeah.

Trump won because of Gen Z. There is no better illustration of this shift than the land of cheese curds, beer, and Packers football, Wisconsin. Exit polls show that Trump lost by double digits among voters ages 65 plus, but won among voters ages 18 to 24. To put this into perspective, Hillary Clinton won the 18 to 24 vote in Wisconsin by 22 points just 8 years ago. And with the 65 plus vote, Trump won it by seven in Wisconsin four years ago, and this time he lost by double digits. So hit a mental reset in your head when you think Trump voter: no longer think old white guy, think 22-year-old scrolling TikToks in front of you at Chipotle. Oh, by the way, this isn't just Wisconsin. Let's look at the national numbers; they're crazy. I don't even know how to digest this as a poll junkie. Young voters nationally shifted way right, even young women. Just check out this chart. This shows how 18 to 29-year-olds voted in 2018, 2020, 2022, and

2024 from 2018. Women went from plus 31 Democrats to plus 18 Democrats. For men, they went from plus 19 Democrats to plus 13 Republicans. This is just stunning, a 32-point shift among young men in just 6 years, and it's 28 points if you go just to 2020, 4 years ago. So, why is this happening? After digging into the data and traveling to swing states where we talked to a bunch of voters, we documented this on our on-the-ground channel, Roka News. And by the way, you can check the receipts. We predicted that all the swing states would go toward Trump. I have a few explanations as to why this might be happening, and I would love to hear yours, especially if you're Gen Z. Would love to hear your perspective. Number one, wokeness. I know you may not like the term, but it's the term that comes up over and over again. Issues like trans women playing in women's sports have become extremely unpopular nationally, and it's something we hear

especially a lot among Latino and black generations. Many call it ridiculous, and they hate that wokeness has bled into schools where their kids or their brothers and sisters may be going. They don't want children learning about sex and gender and pronouns and racial issues when they're 10. Forget your opinion, forget my opinion, it's just unpopular. Number two, give credit to Baron Trump, who encourages dad to take advantage of the podcast ecosystem. Baron home is watching that. Baron is watching. He's the king of the internet. He's the king of the internet. Oh, and he did it brilliantly. He was on live streams with Aiden Ross. He appeared on Theo Von, Lex Fridman, Joe Rogan, and Impulsive, Full Send, Bus Him with the Boys. Go down the list for extended interviews, not just one quick visit, for three-hour sit-downs. He was talking about Theo Von's cocaine addiction in studio. Give me, it'll like the like, okay, well, I had a drink, then I can do this. Is cocaine a stronger, uh, oh yeah, up, yeah, yeah, yeah.

cocaine. So, you're way up with cocaine more than anything else you can think of. Cocaine will turn you into a damn owl, homie, you know what I'm saying? You'll be out on your own porch, you know, and you'll be your own street lamp, you're freaking... and is that a good feeling while it's a miser? This strategy was especially effective among Gen Z men. He got endorsements from Jake Paul, the NE boy boys, Bryce Hall, go down the list. Maybe you haven't heard of those people, I know some of you commented on that in the last video, but they're extremely popular. And just as a side note, the podcast ecosystem is very conservative because mainstream media is so liberal, and that might explain why Joe Rogan, Tucker Carlson, and Candace Owens have the top three podcasts, and that's where a lot of young people get their information. So, just a side note. Number three, immigration. This is an issue we heard over and over, especially among urban voters. Imagine you live in

the Bronx, and you're going home on your evening commute after your second shift of the day. You're tired, and then you see a Venezuelan migrant walk out of the grocery store, having just swiped a debit card they got from the government, and then returning to their free housing. Indeed, cities like New York have spent billions of dollars on migrant social services for how a media distr, and I might be a little biased here because we started a company that seeks to be unbiased and nonpartisan, Roka News. Check it out, but media distrust is at record levels among young people. People don't buy into what CNN and Fox have to say. They view propaganda arms of the Democratic and Republican parties, respectively, but that chamere happening right now. You see it there on your screen in that place is particularly chilling because in 1939, more than 20,000 supporters of a different fascist leader, Adolf Hitler, packed the garden for a so-called pro-Amer rally. They don't buy it anymore when the left calls Trump a fascist, an insurrectionist, a

racist, a xenophobe, all those things. They just don't buy it, and some don't even care because maybe he is some of those things, but they've seen him talk for 3 hours at length and see a more human side of him. I think I know you may be almost as well as your wife. I have watched you for so many years. You're not a Kamala person, you're a Kabib person, but you're not a K person. No, nobody's going to know who KIB is, but again, I'm not saying these are good or bad things. These are just observations reflected and data in our personal conversation 'cause people do find Trump authentic. When he does the McDonald gig, it looks like he's having fun. I could do this all day. I wouldn't mind this job. I like this job. I think I might come back and do it again. You for taking the bullet. Thank you very much. Yeah, I took a bullet. That's right. Thank you, Mr. President. When you think about it, I guess that's right.

thank you, thank you. Whereas most politicians come off as polished, scripted, bullshitty, and inauthentic, and the very last reason is being conservative is rebellious, and young people like to be rebellious. We want Trump. We want never any doubt. C, you're [Applause] [Music] fired. There is nothing rebellious or edgy about being a liberal on a college campus. The fact is the vast majority of professors at college and school administrators are liberal. So if you want to be rebellious and edgy on a college campus today, say you like Trump. And that's what a lot of people are doing. And people like Charlie Kirk, who I personally find very annoying, but he's become super popular on college campuses, by the way. Please make sure to subscribe to this channel for more deep dives like this one on key issues that the media mostly don't cover. And also, I would love to hear your takes in the comments on why Gen Z has shifted to Trump, how they led.

him to victory. This is kind of a stunning development. Love to hear your thoughts, and again, please make sure to subscribe and hit that like button. Thank you.

How Gen Z Won Trump the Election

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Trump's win in Wisconsin was driven by young voters, particularly those aged 18 to 24, who shifted from supporting Clinton by 22 points in 2018 to backing Trump this time.

The trend of young voters shifting right is not limited to Wisconsin, as national numbers also show a significant move towards Trump.

This change in voting patterns challenges the traditional image of a Trump supporter, now including young individuals rather than just older demographics.

The Impact of Wokeness on Generational Shifts

Many Latino and Black individuals are frustrated with the influence of wokeness in schools, particularly regarding discussions on sex, gender, and race for young children.

Baron Trump's strategic use of the podcast ecosystem has gained him significant influence, with extended interviews on various platforms.

There has been a notable shift in political alignment among young men, with a 32-point change towards Republicans in just six years, driven in part by unpopular wokeness-related issues.

Cocaine use is highlighted as a common issue, with its influence seen in the popularity of figures like Jake Paul and Bryce Hall among Gen Z men.

The podcast ecosystem's conservative nature contrasts with mainstream media, contributing to the rise of figures like Joe Rogan and Tucker Carlson.

Trump's recent electoral success is notable, as he won both the electoral and popular vote while losing support from his traditional base, marking a significant shift in the American electorate.

Media Distrust and Political Polarization

Record levels of media distrust among young people are driving them to question the narratives of major news outlets.

The government's financial support for migrants in cities like New York has sparked controversy and resentment.

Trump's unconventional approach and perceived authenticity have garnered him a loyal following, despite the negative labels assigned to him by the left.

Gen Z is increasingly drawn to Trump, seeking authenticity and rebellion in a political landscape dominated by liberalism.

The desire to be edgy and different on college campuses has led many to openly support Trump.

Charlie Kirk's popularity on campuses is a testament to this shift, as young people seek to challenge the prevailing liberal narrative.