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Trump Surprises with Youth Vote Amid Housing Crisis

9/15/2025

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President Trump unexpectedly won the youth vote in battleground states, according to Kirk.
Young voters are increasingly seeking attention from leaders due to declining purchasing power.
Housing affordability worsens, requiring first-time homebuyers to earn $111,000 for a median-priced home in 2024, a 50% increase in four years.
Family support for down payments among millennials doubled from 2019 to 2024.
Mamdani plans to tackle the housing crisis with a rent freeze and new initiatives.

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President Trump unexpectedly won the youth vote in battleground states, according to Kirk.
Young voters are increasingly seeking attention from leaders due to declining purchasing power.
Housing affordability worsens, requiring first-time homebuyers to earn $111,000 for a median-priced home in 2024, a 50% increase in four years.
Family support for down payments among millennials doubled from 2019 to 2024.
Mamdani plans to tackle the housing crisis with a rent freeze and new initiatives.