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Gen Z Trump voters voice regret in NPR focus group

Eight Gen Z Trump voters in an NPR focus group described disappointment with politics, and some said they regret backing him in twenty twenty-four; a very small room.

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNPR reports on a focus group of eight Gen Z voters who backed Donald Trump in twenty twenty-four.

  2. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSeveral said they feel unhappy or disappointed with the state of politics, and some said they regret their vote.

  3. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorOne participant put it simply to NPR: everything got worse. Eight people, and that was the mood in the room.

  4. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIt is a small group, and it is not a poll. It is a room of eight people with opinions.

  5. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFair point, Hank.

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