Surrounded Adam Mockler vs 20 Gen Z Conservatives
Jan 4, 2026
In a fiery discussion, Adam Mockler, a liberal college dropout and political commentator, takes on 20 conservative college students. He argues that Trump fuels a rise in fascism, revealing the normalization of anti-democratic rhetoric. Mockler challenges the notion of a flourishing economy under Trump, pointing to rising unemployment rates. He controversially claims that children are safer with undocumented immigrants than with Trump. Lastly, he presents evidence to support his assertion that Trump is the most corrupt president, igniting a spirited debate on accountability and political ethics.
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Normalization Of Authoritarian Rhetoric
- Adam argues Trump's rhetoric and actions have normalized far-right authoritarian tactics among young people.
- He links election denial, chants like "lock her up," and January 6th as steps toward eroding democratic norms.
Defining The Claim About Fascism
- Adam defines fascism as far-right authoritarianism with a cult of personality that suppresses opposition and militarizes.
- He contends many of those traits describe Trump's conduct and his attacks on institutions.
Campus Incidents Versus National Denial
- A conservative student described campus threats and denied the 2020 election, which Adam used to show normalization of election denial.
- Adam contrasted isolated campus harassment with national leaders convincing large groups the election was stolen.