The debate started quickly after a short video began spreading online. In that clip, college students on spring break were asked simple questions about world news and politics. Many of them could not answer. Some gave wrong answers, and a few said they had never even heard of key global figures. The video aired on Jesse Watters Primetime and was later reported by New York Post on March 24, 2026. Soon after, commentator Matt Walsh reacted strongly. He said the issue is not new but still serious. He argued that young people at that age do not know enough about the world, and that this should affect voting rules. His comments quickly spread on X on March 25, 2026, and people on both sides began sharing their views. Some agreed with him, while others pushed back and said age does not decide awareness.
Walsh wrote clearly, “We should all just agree that 19 year olds are stupid and don’t know anything, and that’s basically fine, but it’s also why they shouldn’t be able to vote. Raise the voting age to 25.”
