
TikTok isn't enough to stop Gen Z from drifting to AOC. Trump must do 3 things next
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Gen Z is trending conservative faster than any recent generation. But winning our support takes effort. and consistency. And it takes meeting us where we live — online and on campus.
Brilyn Hollyhand is a 19-year-old political commentator, bestselling author of "One Generation Away: Why Now is the Time to Restore American Freedom," and host of "The Brilyn Hollyhand Show." He’s a freshman at Auburn University studying political science. You can follow him on socials @Brilyn Hollyhand or visit BrilynHollyhand.com.
That’s exactly what President Trump did. He embraced new platforms, leaned into long-form podcasts, and even launched a TikTok account that quickly became the fastest-growing account in the platform’s history. The results spoke for themselves. Nationally, 46% of Gen Z backed Trump in 2024, a 10-point surge from 2020. In Wisconsin, Republican support among 18-to-29-year-olds jumped from 36% in 2020 to 48% in 2024. That is a generational shift in motion.













