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A recent Cato Institute/YouGov survey (March 2025) offers a striking insight into the political leanings of younger Americans. Among those aged 18–29, 62% view socialism favorably, while 34% even have a favorable view of communism. At the same time, less than half (49%) express a favorable view of capitalism.
These results challenge the conventional wisdom that Donald Trump’s support among younger voters in recent elections reflects a conservative shift in Millennials and Generation Z. Instead, the evidence points to something deeper: frustration with the status quo, anger at entrenched elites, and a desire to disrupt what many see as a failed system.
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