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Young Conservatives Dissent as Trump’s Influence Wanes

3/31/2026

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A New York Times report shows a generational split in the conservative movement as younger members grow disillusioned by the ongoing influence of U.S. President Donald Trump.
At the Conservative Political Action Conference in Grapevine, Texas, attendance was low.
Aiden Hoffses, 19, says he feels closer to liberals than conservatives.
Joseph Bolick, 30, criticizes the "cultish" atmosphere surrounding Trump.

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A New York Times report shows a generational split in the conservative movement as younger members grow disillusioned by the ongoing influence of U.S. President Donald Trump.
At the Conservative Political Action Conference in Grapevine, Texas, attendance was low.
Aiden Hoffses, 19, says he feels closer to liberals than conservatives.
Joseph Bolick, 30, criticizes the "cultish" atmosphere surrounding Trump.