It is a common belief among conservatives that regaining the support of the younger generation is an impossible task. The youth are often associated with rioting for Antifa, dyeing their hair blue, and undergoing gender reassignment surgeries, leading to a sense of hopelessness. However, recent developments have shown that Zoomers are actually becoming increasingly conservative, defying previous expectations.
Donald Trump is “making stunning inroads” Axios reports, whining that his “youth-friendly positions . . . defy GOP orthodoxy and contradict past statements.”
His achievements are truly remarkable. The latest survey conducted by the New York Times/Siena reveals that among likely voters aged 18-29 (which is a more accurate representation than just registered voters), the margin is incredibly close. Biden is only leading by two points at 47%. This is the narrowest margin since the 2000 election, and the past two decades have witnessed significant partisan divisions. If Trump manages to succeed, it will undoubtedly reshape American politics.
However, the remaining assertions made by Axios are completely unfounded. Trump has always exuded a youthful and carefree energy, akin to that of a fraternity brother; there is no contradiction here. On the other hand, it is the outdated hippie baby boomers and the intellectuals who are no longer in power that currently govern the nation. They are the true conservative hypocrites.
Despite being a nerdier and paler version of Urkel, Barack Obama somehow managed to convince millennials that he was cool. Perhaps his early indulgence in marijuana before it was legalized and his association with Jay-Z before he resembled Whoopi Goldberg played a role.
In contrast, Trump possesses a vitality and rebelliousness that most men lose in their twenties. He has maintained this spirit well into his seventies.
Youth is not merely a number; it is a mindset, a “vibe,” as the younger generation would say. Either you have it or you don’t. At 77, Trump continues to embody the essence of a youthful uprising, standing against the established powers-that-be, the misguided individuals who have created hypocritical rules and granted themselves arbitrary authority. He boldly declares that he knows better than them, that their ways are foolish and outdated, and that things will now be done his way. He is the rebellious stoner at Woodstock, while the establishment represents his conservative mother urging him to return to church.
