Gen-Z Trump Voters Turn on Vance: ‘Time For Someone New’
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Nine young men who voted for president Donald Trump in 2024, they said they don’t support the vice president J.D. Vance as the Republican candidate in 2028, according to a Politico report published Friday, with one voter expressing that he thinks it’s “time for someone new.”
18- to 24-year-olds participated in a focus group Monday led by communications firm Longwell Partners and shared with Politico, with all but one saying they would prefer to see another candidate and the lone holdout unconvinced. Sarah Longwell, who runs Longwell Partners, is the publisher of the anti-Trump site The Bulwark.
After questioning Trump’s handling of FBI files on convicted sex offenders Jeffrey Epstein, Maryland voter Alexander M. said, “I feel like it’s just time to hire someone new, especially for the Republican Party. »
“I don’t think Vance can win, because I think he’s too tied to the current political establishment in Washington, which I think has a very negative approval rating right now,” said Sam Z. of Minnesota, adding that “someone younger running for office would be great.”
The only voter who reported tentative support for Vance in 2028, Ruben T. of Georgia, focused on his prior political experience. “He has more experience than most people, which puts him in an advantageous position.”
When asked who they would rather see instead, the men mentioned the governor of Florida. Ron DeSantis (right), Secretary of State Marco Rubiosenator Tom Cotton (R-AR), candidate for governor of Florida James Fishbackand candidate for governor of Ohio Vivek Ramaswamy.
The panel then split with Trump on other key foreign policy issues. No voters raised their hands when asked, “Who would like to see the United States buy Greenland?” »
“I think we should just respect that and leave that aside, and focus on what’s really going on inside the country,” said Mukeesh S of California.
Regarding U.S. support for Israel, no one said they believed the United States needed to become more involved. Five of them said they felt the country was giving them too much support.
“I just don’t believe that death is justifiable, and of course Israel is responsible for many deaths,” said Matteo R. in Illinois.
“Israel has always been a big talking point with Republicans,” said Richard B. of Pennsylvania. “Personally, I have a problem with that.”
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