CNN’s Jake Tapper Predicts Gen Z Will Be ‘A Lot More Conservative,’ Sees Backlash to BLM and Progressive Politics ‘Being Forced Down Their Throats’

Sean James Oct 29th, 2025, 6:30 pm

The youth is in revolt — against the Democrats, CNN star Jake Tapper said.

Tapper, during an appearance on podcast with editor-at-large Nick Gillespie on Wednesday, predicted Gen Z Americans will be “a lot more conservative” than previous generations.

One reason? CNN’s The host said he has seen a lot “more skepticism” among kids who are the age of his two teenagers.

“I think it is a reaction to Gen Xers and Millennials, forcing them progressive views in school,” Tapper said.

He expanded on that thought a moment later, saying young Americans have shifted to the right as a “reaction to the failures

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