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Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist and New York City mayoral candidate, has gained national attention for his progressive platform focused on affordability and breaking political norms, resonating strongly with young voters across the country who feel disillusioned with traditional politics and are seeking change.
A Pew poll reveals that President Donald Trump has lost significant support among young voters, dropping from 94% approval in February to 69% in August among 18-34-year-olds, reflecting his declining overall approval and dissatisfaction with his policies on issues like student loans, transgender rights, immigration, tariffs, and social safety nets. These shifts suggest a waning appeal among key demographics crucial for his 2024 campaign.
Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce donates $100,000 through his organization to support two young girls injured in the Super Bowl victory parade shooting, with each girl receiving $50,000. The girls, aged 8 and 10, sustained leg injuries and are in the process of healing. Kelce's girlfriend, Taylor Swift, also donated $100,000 to the family of another victim. The shooting left one dead and 22 injured, with at least half of the injured being under 16 years old. Two juveniles have been charged in connection with the shooting.
Indonesia's Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto is confident of winning the upcoming presidential election in one round, citing strong grassroots enthusiasm and support from young voters. He emphasizes rational policies and a long-term approach to nation-building, aiming to work for the good of all Indonesians if elected. Subianto also highlights Indonesia's non-aligned global stance and the importance of alleviating poverty and hunger. Despite facing criticism and concerns about voter reliability, he remains optimistic about his chances and urges supporters to use their power to choose leaders who will fight for them.
A Gallup poll conducted in May 2021 found that 69% of Americans believe transgender athletes should only compete in sports teams that align with their sex assigned at birth, up from 62% in 2020. The poll also found that 55% of Americans consider changing one's gender to be morally wrong, up from 51% in 2020. The increase in opposition to trans rights comes amid a record number of anti-LGBTQ bills introduced by conservative lawmakers in state legislatures across the US. However, young adults are more supportive of trans rights than other subgroups, with 41% in favor of trans inclusion in sports and 60% believing changing one's gender is morally acceptable.