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Gen Z's Economic Struggles Fuel Support for Political Violence

9/25/2025

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20% of Gen Z view political violence as sometimes justified, higher than older generations, per YouGov.
Economic insecurity drives Gen Z dissatisfaction with democracy, with 58% feeling financially unstable.
Many Gen Z workers hold multiple jobs, with over half living paycheck to paycheck.
Experts attribute rising political violence to economic pressures, social media influence, and shifting gender expectations.
Despite most young Americans valuing democracy, belief in it is being challenged by online extremism and economic frustrations, including incidents involving Gen Z suspects such as the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

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Story summary

20% of Gen Z view political violence as sometimes justified, higher than older generations, per YouGov.
Economic insecurity drives Gen Z dissatisfaction with democracy, with 58% feeling financially unstable.
Many Gen Z workers hold multiple jobs, with over half living paycheck to paycheck.
Experts attribute rising political violence to economic pressures, social media influence, and shifting gender expectations.
Despite most young Americans valuing democracy, belief in it is being challenged by online extremism and economic frustrations, including incidents involving Gen Z suspects such as the assassination of Charlie Kirk.