Trump's Perfect Match: Winning Over Gen Z Voters

Here’s how President Trump can connect with voters and strengthen his campaign ahead of the September 10, 2024, debate with VP Kamala Harris.

1. Appeal to Young Voters: There’s a viral video of VP Harris calling 18-24-year-olds “stupid”. Trump could bring this up in the debate to show how out of touch the current administrations is with young Americans. Gen Z is struggling with inflation, credit card debt, rent, and homeownership. Trump should focus on policies that actually help them.

2. Highlight Harris’s 2019 Campaign Failure: Back in 2019, Harris dropped out of the democratic primary, citing her campaign’s lack of leadership and direction. Trump can use this to show her inability to manage her own campaign, let alone the country. Her struggle to provide clear, consistent messaging has been a constant issue. This is something Trump can emphasize to undermine her credibility.

3. Trump’s Action vs. Harris’s Inaction: Trump should remind voters of his track record: the tax cuts, job growth, and the “America First” policies that saw historic lows in unemployment before the pandemic hit. He can contrast this with Harris’s inability to provide a clear plan or set of policies during her time as VP. 

4. Second Chances and Learning from Failure: Trump could address the idea of second chances – Harris had hers in 2019 and failed. While it’s important to learn from failure, she hasn’t shown any improvement. Trump, on the other hand, has shown resilience and continues to learn and evolve.

5. Focus on Jobs and Economic Growth: Trump can connect with younger voters by focusing on job creation and economic growth. He can highlight his efforts to bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. and create stable employment, particularly in industries that appeal to Gen Z and Millennials.

6. Harris’s lack of Policy: Trump can call out Harris for not presenting any clear policies, despite being in office. This gives him the chance to position himself as the candidate with a solid plan, whether it’s about taxes, jobs, or homeownership.

7. Tackle Inflation and the Housing Crisis: Trump should directly address inflation and the housing crisis. Young people feel the pinch of rising costs, and Trump can offer solutions that make homeownership more attainable and reduce the financial stain on everyday Americans.

Conclusion:

For Trump to win, he needs to focus on policies that matter to younger voters and highlight Harris’s failures in leadership. By positioning himself as the candidate with clear action plans, especially around the economy and jobs, he can come out strong in the debate and gain momentum.