Despite a conservative presidential platform of issuing mass-deportations, clamping down on women’s reproductive rights, and repealing protections for LGBTQ+ people, former President Donald Trump made surprising gains within a generation known for its progressivism. It turns out, Gen Z, or at least some swaths of the generation, showed up for Trump on Election Day, helping cement his strong win over Democratic opponent Kamala Harris.
Last election, President Joe Biden beat Trump by 11% among men aged under 30. This time around, Trump edged out Harris by 2 points, per NBC News exit polling. Trump also carries more favor when it comes to young women, as Biden’s 35-point lead shifted to only 24 points for Harris.
