Valuetainment "I Loved Charlie Kirk" - Lee Zeldin PRAISES The SURGE Of Gen Z Conservatives Across America
Nov 22, 2025
Lee Zeldin, former U.S. Representative and conservative advocate, dives into the rising wave of Gen Z conservatives. He discusses the potential for internal conflicts within the GOP as MAGA influencers clash over issues like Israel. Zeldin emphasizes the importance of meeting young conservatives on social media and campuses, inspired by Charlie Kirk's engaging approach. He warns that failure to connect could lead to a messaging vacuum filled by misleading voices. The conversation highlights the changing political landscape fueled by youth activism.
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Online Factions Shape Future Politics
- MAGA movement now includes multiple influential online factions with real reach.
- These online civil wars over issues like Israel will matter more in 2028 than in 2024.
Youth Are Forming, Not Fixed
- Younger conservatives care about service and values but are still forming views on issues.
- Failing to engage them lets attractive but incorrect voices shape their beliefs.
Engage Gen Z On Their Platforms
- Do meet young conservatives where they consume content: campuses, podcasts, and social media.
- Do answer their questions clearly so charismatic wrong voices don't fill the vacuum.