Will Gen Z put Trump back in the White House?

Young voters turned out in record numbers to hoist Biden to victory in 2020. But the most diverse generation in American history has since soured on him.

In recent months, more and more polls have placed former US president Donald Trump (above) over current President Joe Biden. PHOTO: REUTERS
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WASHINGTON – If young Americans were hosting a New Year’s Eve party, they would much rather clink glasses with former president Donald Trump than with current White House occupant Joe Biden, according to a new poll.

But if they had to choose a boss, friend, neighbour or schoolteacher for their child, they would go for Mr Biden.

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