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Why some Gen Z voters who backed Trump now regret their decision
The focus group of eight Gen Z Trump voters described unhappiness with the state of politics, and some said they regret backing him; the sample is small.
At a glance
- First reported by NPR: “Why some Gen Z voters who backed Trump now regret their decision”.
- Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 5:35 AM ET on Wake Up, America, by Hank Ledger.
- Topics: Gen Z, Trump.
- BBN covered this story before: Gen Z far more miserable than past generations, 1 in 4 treated for… (October 15).
The real story
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What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA focus group of Gen Z voters who backed Trump in twenty twenty-four says they're unhappy now. Skip Waverly is live outside where it happened.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSkip?

Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentHank, I'm standing outside a rented conference room, in a drizzle, where eight young Trump voters sat down yesterday and reported feeling disappointed with politics.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorEight.

Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentEight, Hank!

Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentAnd some of them went as far as saying they regret backing him in twenty twenty-four. That's a quarter of a minivan of regret.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNPR ran the story this morning. Is anyone from the group out there with you, or are they all still processing?

Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentNobody's come out yet. Security says the room is empty, but I can see the folding chairs, and honestly, Hank, they look conflicted.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorChairs don't vote, Skip.

Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentNot yet, but I've got a pamphlet on the catering table, and the sandwich tray is wiped out. Whatever else they disagreed on, eight out of eight went back for seconds.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo the only unanimous result was lunch.

Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentThat's the headline I'd write, Hank, and I'd write it from the desk, if there's ever a chair open. Mine is wet.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThank you, Skip. Eight people, one tray, zero sandwiches left, and that's the most decisive result of the week.
The story so far
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- Why some Gen Z voters who backed Trump now regret their decision (this story)
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