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Trump's Court Appointees Align, Young Voters Turn Away

1/12/2026

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The New York Times analysis finds that 92% of Trump appointees in appeals courts support his policies, signaling strong alignment.
U.S. President Donald Trump has lost anti-establishment support as young voters reject his recent military actions, including strikes in Venezuela.
The resulting view that he is part of the system he once opposed has reduced his coalition, especially among younger men wary of foreign conflicts.

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Story summary

The New York Times analysis finds that 92% of Trump appointees in appeals courts support his policies, signaling strong alignment.
U.S. President Donald Trump has lost anti-establishment support as young voters reject his recent military actions, including strikes in Venezuela.
The resulting view that he is part of the system he once opposed has reduced his coalition, especially among younger men wary of foreign conflicts.