The Growing Divide: Young People Cutting Ties with MAGA Parents
Gen Z voters, like Kate and Holly, are facing a deepening political divide with their Trump-supporting parents, a disconnect exacerbated by Trump’s re-election in 2024. While Kate’s parents transitioned from fiscal Republicans to QAnon believers, Holly’s parents, despite instilling empathy in her, now support a candidate whose rhetoric contradicts their past values. This generational gap is causing significant family rifts, leaving young people like Kate feeling isolated and fearing the loss of their entire family. The political landscape has intensified the differences between generations, leaving families struggling to bridge the chasm of conflicting ideologies.
John Q. Hosedrinker