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Recruitment of the Right: Youth Activism Explored
This chapter examines the rise of conservative youth activism, focusing on strategies employed to attract young individuals to the MAGA movement. Through a personal narrative from a journalist, it contrasts the tactics of right-wing organizations like Turning Point USA and PragerU with historical left-wing movements, revealing cult-like methods of ideological conditioning. The analysis highlights the challenges and confrontational approaches faced by conservative activists in today's political landscape, emphasizing the role of online platforms in shaping youth perspectives.