Despite a clear progressive trend among youth, some segments of Gen Z supported Donald Trump in the recent election, indicating a shift that defies expectations.
Young registered voters initially preferred Harris over Trump, yet on Election Day, Trump surprisingly gained support, edging out Harris among young men and women.
Polling indicates that a significant portion of Gen Z voters may have concealed their true voting preferences, with 48% reportedly lying about their choices, the highest among generations.
The generational divide in voter behavior suggests that cultural pressures may lead Gen Z to align privately with conservative candidates while publicly supporting more liberal ones.
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