They are 17, 18 or 19 years old and will support Donald Trump on November 5, in their first ever vote in a presidential election.
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The words of three young Americans met by Agence France-Presse in Georgia, one of the most competitive states in the confrontation between Republican Vice President and Democrat Kamala Harris.
Trump, because we “like” him
Cameron is looking forward to celebrating his 18th birthday on Thursday, in time for the US presidential election.
This high school student in the red hat is undoubtedly named Trump: next week he will vote for the former Republican president, whom he first heard about when he was “8 or 9 years old.”
“A lot of young people are disappointed by what is happening right now in the United States,” says the soon-to-be adult, believing that Democrats, for example, devote too much time to defending the LGBT+ community and not enough time for everyday life. problems.
“This is not what young people are really looking for,” Cameron confirms from Atlanta, where he is participating in his first campaign meeting.
“They want a strong, powerful leader, who has real structure, and they want someone they can admire,” recounts the brown-haired teen.
Donald Trump has been increasing his appeal to the electorate, with TikTok videos and provocative statements on podcasts.
Trump “for the economy”
That strategy appears to be paying off on the Georgia Tech campus, where the 78-year-old Republican candidate is holding a campaign rally on Monday.
Cesar Vieira (18 years old) confirms that he will vote for the billionaire “tomorrow,” thanks to early voting provided by several states.
“Trump will be much better for young Americans” than the Democrats, thinks this tall brunette with an American flag tied around his shoulders.
“It's simply the best when it comes to saving,” says the 18-year-old craftsman who renovates homes, and is already anxious at the thought of one day not being able to buy his own home.
Isn't he worried about sending Donald Trump, who will be the oldest US president to be sworn in, to the White House?
“It doesn't matter to me,” he shrugs. “As long as he's in his right mind.” »
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“Unified” Trump
“There is no perfect candidate,” says Trenton Dykes, who is also unfazed by the racist accusations against Donald Trump.
“We've seen him in power for four years, and I don't think he's done anything racist,” defends the red-haired young man, who studies computer engineering.
The 19-year-old initially supported Robert Kennedy Jr., known as JFK's nephew, in the presidential election. But the independent candidate withdrew from the race in favor of the Republican.
Regardless: Donald Trump “brings us together, beyond partisan divides,” Trenton, who is already at his second rally in his 70s, would have us believe.
“The people are amazing,” he says, amazed. “There's really a sense of community.”
