What Gen Z Americans Think Of The State of U.S. Politics

NBC News speaks to young Generation Z Americans to get their reactions to the January 6th attack on the capitol and how it affected their outlook on U.S. politics. » Subscribe to NBC News: nbcnews.to/Subs...
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What Gen Z Americans Think Of The State of U.S. Politics

[@lomeinbullies5768]

This is a bad time for Gen Z to be influenced by politics. Both the right and left are wrong and Gen z is being taught to pick a side. Independent politics need to be pushed by the public.

[@lindylopez3606]

I agree with you 100%

[@agent_277]

Yeah. Modern politics is absolutely f*cked. The problem is, that there are bad things happening everywhere, no matter what Party or side. Then there's also the problem with representation, because a politician doesn't necessarily represent a party or the full interest of a person. And then younger people don't get educated enough and people wonder why the younger generation doesn't or rarely vote.

[@joyhall2736]

Here Here!

[@scribblemeeps]

Agreed, personally I find both sides to be really toxic

[@Bjornbroder1]

This!

[@richardcogbill6791]

The big question is will this younger generation consistently vote in major elections and midterm elections in numbers that matter ?

[@hangender]

Of course not. They don't even know to to write emails to their congressmen/senators.

[@lovethatforme]

@@hangender Keep thinking that, thats why ya'll will lose future elections.

[@logarithmrighton1733]

Nope

[@Darkri56789]

@@lovethatforme to be fair we don’t. I didn’t even know you could email your senator. 😂

[@wolverinexo6417]

@@hangender that’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard

[@mr.winkie]

Gen Z better get their $hit together or they’ll be applying at McDonald’s in an autocratic dictatorship of a nation.

[@PdoxDV]

dog what what you talking about

[@Darkri56789]

@@PdoxDV he’s speaking facts. They’re taking our rights away. African Americans first. Most of us are using government assistance and they already said you can’t get government aid unless your vaccinated. And African Americans are the most unvaccinated group in America. They’re slowly taking our rights away man.

[@PdoxDV]

@@Darkri56789 It rlly sounds like you don't want to go get a shot bruh. Good luck with that.

[@Darkri56789]

@@PdoxDV already got it though… Im fully vaccinated but if you at what they’re doing to the African Americans that aren’t it’s freaking scary bro. My cousin was denied Ocrevus, which is a medical infusion for multiple sorosis. Her medicare was denied because she refused to have the shot.

[@joyhall2736]

It's out of control. We need reform FOR REAL ASAP!

[@themaaz2684]

what type of “reform” do you suggest i’d you don’t mind me asking?

[@jascam1]

Words that should be off limits to politicians. Our Thoughts and prayers;The American people and The Middle Class.

[@felixuchies4688]

You protest the government, where the government is. Not by rioting and looting random buildings that have nothing to do with your supposed protest.

[@coachjayy]

Apparently you didn't take government in school! Here's a helpful hint,see outside the US,where the fight against corruption all the time. Use your own brain,you do have one...

[@OCTNH]

I know, right.

[@iphone5s548]

You forgot kids point of view of January 6th because they know this stuff as well.

[@Music4EverKanekavi]

I do love this country.

[@Thatsbannanas-d8c]

It’s a ghetto.

[@Music4EverKanekavi]

@@Thatsbannanas-d8c sucks to hate where you live, i feel bad for ya

[@0157matt]

USA must be get better leaders ..the present leaders are poor.

[@agent_277]

Pretty much all politicians are poor in their actions. Thats the problem

[@mikeriley3938]

If the young Conservative doesn't want to be thought of as a criminal, don't call yourself a Republican!

[@Dragon43ish]

....and I no longer vote in any election......and no longer listen read or watch med news on any media.

[@Thatsbannanas-d8c]

Same. America will get exactly what their ignorant lifestyles and mentalities deserve. Spinning wheels going back wards good luck.

[@judithrochin256]

I see emigration to Canada in their future.

[@janeayre96]

Unless they’re poor and stuck here.

[@Darkri56789]

@@janeayre96 they’ll all be poor. You know how much these student loans cost now?

[@joyhall2736]

Nah. We're seeing it. Know it. Working to fix it

[@Wi-Fi-El]

I considered it under Trump, but I stuck around because I had hope Biden would win. Now I'm considering leaving again because Biden is looking more and more weak and the Republicans are getting more aggressive

[@nylex5206]

@@Wi-Fi-El I feel the same way, but the way I see it, there's but any area left to run to that isn't in the middle of nowhere. Still, I have a lot of optimism for 2024 that an anti-Trump candidate will win.

[@devilpupbear09]

Repeat after me college kids: WELCOME TO WALMART!

[@Under_Sky_Third_Gaia]

Always with the air buds.

[@kylethefraggle30]

Brain cancer coming.

[@jonl.95]

A bunch of old selfish people fighting over ridiculous ideologies

[@matthewcampbell1291]

Being a racist just doesn't seem the same.

[@FinGeek4now]

The problem with "not engaging" is that if people don't engage, the fascists will win.

[@OCTNH]

What fascists? You mean those white kids that keep marching up and down the block?

[@justusbraz]

It sucks when you’re viewed through a lens dirtied by the actions of a small number of people that others feel represent you. Huh. Discrimination is bad. Who knew?

[@RoastPost]

So it’s bad to discriminate against criminal behavior? Its bad to not agree with a certain ideology? LOL!

[@justusbraz]

@@RoastPost I have no idea what your point is. Do you have any idea what mine is?

[@RoastPost]

@@justusbraz Doesnt look like you have a point. Since it has no relation to the video

[@justusbraz]

@@RoastPost did you watch all the way through?

[@justusbraz]

@@RoastPost 03:18. Enjoy.

[@JoThomas-mc7xb]

Amen to that young man as a republican I can agree with that

[@dbitely01]

This isn't about the state of politics its a option of the insurrection only.

[@donovandelaney3171]

Japan is the most advanced. El stupid-oh.

[@nikrose5229]

I am a Gen Z Patriot. I love America.

[@tonysmith2045]

Regardless of what the Supreme Court rules on vaccine mandates, I will never comply

[@natestakely1478]

Title change, What Gen Z Amerikans ? who we recorded ...

[@MesquiteTree0521]

This is typical American behavior. When things come to this, we don't think for a second. How is it possible that we become accustomed to being stomped by the government?

[@FreezeDollar]

I’m Gen Z and I think Gen Z should stay away from politics right now.

[@davidharrid8217]

The greatest flaw in gen z’s thinking is actually believing we live in a democracy. Bless your heart though.

[@jessmurphy5532]

Signature of individuals 115/265

[@markmorgan3091]

I believe,FBI involvement,Antfia also, FBI officials confronted about this couldn't comment 3 yrs later!!!!!!!

[@williampankratz600]

Things that the younger generation has never been taught ,,, youth is really confident The United States has always been a Republic with democratic elections ,, laws are important and need to be strictly and equally enforced

[@pinkcloud8182]

this comment section is so bitter lol i feel bad for your kids

[@JuanThaSilva]

I think American politics when it comes to both sides. They are just not improving anything by protesting only. A lot of them are impetuous.

[@GoodTrace]

RACISM EST. 1776

[@panterafanloco1600]

It's crap

[@realrosesarered5618]

It’s not good the only good word I can use 🗑 That is sad

[@armenius7553]

We'll be the generation of revenge and it will be far right

[@eddierodgers2670]

How dad to no about have dc not doing uf job si rodgers eddie

[@donovangomez8114]

Good luck paying off your college debt kid 4:16

[@cathyomara7661]

Donovan Gomez- the college kids should be paying their own way through college, like I did. I did not go straight to college from high school. I went and got a job and then went to night school when I was about 25 y/o and paid my own way through college. So what, it took me a little longer, about 5 years instead of 4 years. However, I never had any college loans to pay back with interest. I was free and clear after college and had a good credit rating!!

[@videosaver1934]

@@cathyomara7661 what year did you go to College and how much is your tuition fee and rent?

[@eddierodgers2670]

Under cover justains for my son dea

[@domotoro3552]

they specified most optimistic about democracy for a reason. we are not optimistic about a lot of other things like, say, the impending climate apocalypse

[@supermansuperman9066]

There wont be any climate apocalypse, so don't be worried about that. It's a DNC lie and can be disproved by studying these lies from 1970 to today. It's going to freeze , it's going to burn-up , the oceans rise and fall through billions of years.

[@OCTNH]

There is no impending climate apocalypse.

[@collinhermann]

This is just bs probably why there’s only 113 brainwashed comments 😂 I think you need to turn off your phone and stay put your attention on your life

[@Lucas-zu3fn]

WOO HOO WE GEN Z WILL TAKE OVER!! Sorry boomers and old people! America will be progressively LEFT! I know all the incels in the comments are mad😂

[@christiananderson4828]

Idk about that one buddy. I’m a Gen Z er that was left leaning then went to a university and now if right leaning.

[@joyhall2736]

Just immature. Eye roll is all you're likely to get

[@eddierodgers2670]

Lies like dad mo destain everyones little lisa ejs munder why maggie we working this case

[@traveler5973]

big lips matter

[@StillLivinginthewoods]

Who cares what kids think about politics? People under thirty shouldn't even be allowed to vote.

[@cheleftb]

they are our future...

[@Sukmuhnutz]

Ironically gen z is right wing and radical. The news is just out of touch. The zoomers will be more right wing then our parents and grandparents.

[@josh._-_]

Babes without the young voters we woulsnt be progressing in society

[@Sukmuhnutz]

@@josh._-_ haha voting is fake and ghey

[@ComicallyUnstable]

You are the problem.

[@arturovallejo6062]

You get what you Vote for "Vote Blue No Matter Who" LOL

[@Riley095]

No body cares about January 6th

[@fisherkieds6282]

Can only imagine seeing how most of em can't tie their own shoes

[@lambcatmeans3400]

Give me a break. Please! The whole thing was planned by democratic! Lol ugh

[@elio4463]

Girl what…….

[@lambcatmeans3400]

@@elio4463 what the what?

[@dirtydingusmcgee8926]

Why ask teenagers questions? They're stupid and don't understand what's going on.

[@kylethefraggle30]

I agree. And I'm 17 (almost 18). Just let me have my art. I don't care about politics.

[@corshawnhughes8325]

@@kylethefraggle30 exactly I’m 20 going to be 21 in august I don’t really understand stand the fuss

[@Sukmuhnutz]

Democracy is the worst form of government. The youth that matters the, smart and strong zoomers understand that very well. America was a is supposed to be a republic. If america becomes a total democracy it should be dismantled asap.

[@theshield1613]

No such thing fair elections

[@kylethefraggle30]

Did you just call our generation smart? We're known for literally eating Tide-Pods.

[@nathanwilson5200]

You clearly haven’t read the constitution of Federalist Papers, America is a Large Republic that uses a Indirect Democratic system to elect leaders

[@nathanwilson5200]

*or

[@joyhall2736]

We can do better to adhere to this without the corruption and never ending ANNOYING political class.

[@Y0uEnj0yMyself]

Lol @ propaganda

[@BERSERK263]

What insurrection?

[@robrose6248]

Still stand behind this BS, nbc, Now that the rest of the Jan 6 th videos are public?

[@jamesruscheinski8602]

hopefully both political parties will lose; vote Christ for federal authority to end political government and human rule; follow Christ ministry of forgiveness and resurrection for empire of grace

[@Arbiter7707]

Yes let’s follow something based on blind belief. This cannot possibly go wrong.