Staff Reports
Forget the mundane chatter from the mainstream media—there’s some serious good news breaking for conservatives, and it smells a lot like victory. President Donald Trump’s approval rating has hit a staggering 53% among young Americans, which is an 11-point lift from the past. After all those years of hearing about how only socialists and latte-drinking hipsters inhabit college campuses, it would appear that youth are finally tuning into what has been missing—common sense and conservative values. Someone must have traded in their avocado toast for a slice of Americana because this data suggests young folk are waking up.
Just a few short years ago, those numbers were sitting in the mire—30% approval felt less like a poll and more like a punch to the gut. Fast forward to now, and even a left-leaning polling agency like YouGov shows Trump’s numbers above water. Maybe there’s more to this “morning in America” phenomenon than meets the eye. The pendulum seems to be swinging, and it’s swinging away from the dreary gloom perpetuated by the progressive crowd.
2015: Top @Mizzou admin resigned after sustained protests by students who claimed racism everywhere. Jonathan Butler led the protests w/a hunger strike. He said he was jumped by racist whites & his door was vandalized. WSJ investigation found NO EVIDENCE. https://t.co/4Yup29PXIm pic.twitter.com/mQ5wXxyVyA
— Andy Ngo (@MrAndyNgo) March 20, 2019
For anyone who grew up in the 80s, particularly the young conservatives back then, the nostalgia for that era when Ronald Reagan brought hope to the masses can’t be overstated. The optimism was contagious. It was a time when young Republicans outnumbered Democrats on college campuses—imagine that! These days, one wouldn’t think that the ghosts of Reagan could return, but look again. College campuses are crying out for change after years of overwhelming radical ideologies, and young folks are starting to connect the dots between prosperity and conservative leadership.
The memory of the early Reagan years serves as a stark contrast to today’s campus climate, which has been plagued by protests and divisive rhetoric. A quick nod to the University of Missouri-Columbia, a place that once fostered thriving Republican groups now overrun by so-called “progressives,” indicates a demand for change. Enrollment rates plummeted thanks to the antics of the loud radical left, but while their noise might have rattled some windows, it hasn’t silenced the call for a return to solid, conservative values. The young Republicans of yesterday, with their ra-ra spirit for Reagan, seem to be reappearing on today’s political radar.
Looking ahead to the 2028 elections, the signs of a generational shift are becoming clearer. It appears that Generation X, the original Trump voters, is setting the stage for Gen Z to follow suit. Young Americans are beginning to question the status quo after seeing eight years of disillusionment. It feels a lot like morning in America again, with the conservative revival on the horizon. As polls shift, the red wave is building momentum, and it might just surprise the naysayers. The wind’s at the back of a conservative resurgence, and it promises to be a powerful gust.
