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DAVID MARCUS: Gen Z men are fed up with wokeism. They are ready to bring back Trump
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Dirty Franks in Philadelphia is the best bar in the world, and it was there that I met two young men, both 29, who work for the Department of Defense as engineers outfitting naval vessels. They are, as the kids say, pretty based, or are sure of themselves.
The pair of guys asked that I not use their names or pictures, they wouldn’t even tell me who they are voting for, though one of them smiled and said, “You can probably guess.” And I could.
They were both Zyn users (smoke-free nicotine that comes in pouches) and I asked if they were using it to quit smoking, or just took it up.
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“I smoke now and then,” one said.
Former President Trump speaks at a campaign town hall at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds, Oct. 14, 2024, in Oaks, Pennsylvania. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
“But other people’s cigarettes?” I suggested.
“Yeah,” they laughed.
I was curious if they were in a union as DoD employees, “We have some kind of union,” I was told. “Once a year I have to vote whether to keep it, I always vote ‘no,’ but we always keep it.”
We talked about the state of the country, the things you are or aren’t allowed or supposed to say, and they don’t care about the orthodoxy.
The more I talked to these guys the more I realized, they aren’t just anti-woke, they are immune to it. As a Gen Xer, the accusation of racism or bigotry still carries an a priori pang, not so for these gents, they just don’t buy it.
A few hours before, I had met a 27-year-old with a degree from Drexel working at a law firm, and he exuded the same, I don’t know, I want to call it nonchalance, but there’s an unfamiliar swagger to it.
“One of them is gonna win, at least it will be over,” he told me, adding, “whatever.”
That final word hung like neon in my mind, “whatever,” the anthem of my generation.
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a CNN Presidential Town Hall at Sun Center Studios on Oct. 23, 2024, in Aston, Pennsylvania. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
About a month ago, I started to notice that men in their 20s are way, way more open to former President Donald Trump than their peers in their 30s and 40s. It is a fascinating phenomenon, and I’m convinced that if Trump wins, it will be on the back of union members and Gen Z men.
But why is this happening? As the father of a 14-year-old … boy? Teenager? What do I call him now? Anyway, I have some insight.
When he was 11, he sent a text to me and his mother, also a journalist. It was a picture of a public-school form he had to fill out asking if he was transgender.
At 11 years old, I even got a column out of it, scooping his mom.
The point is that America’s young men have been swimming in a sea of madness for their whole lives, and they know it. And the same people who ask them, “Are you absolutely certain what your gender is?” are shocked to discover they don’t find Trump to be particularly abnormal.
That was the revelation I had that night!
As the night went easily along, one of the guys at Franks finally said, “can I get a cigarette?” the other chimed in, “me too.” I was more than happy to oblige.
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And there we were in the chilly Philadelphia fall of red brick and moonlight, three men, smoking and talking about life without filters or guilt. You could see why Trump appeals to them. At the end of the day, he’s one of the boys.
That final word hung like neon in my mind, “whatever,” the anthem of my generation.
The next morning, I was smoking a cigarette with a to-go coffee cup outside my hotel and I let out a slight sigh. Because it’s Philly, some guy noted, “Dude, you’re the Ben Affleck meme,” which was a nice first laugh of the day.
Across the street, I saw a young woman on a stoop, long black hair falling on her knees, head down, she looked sad and lost. I had an instinct to ask if everything was OK, but I knew that would be weird.
A minute or two later, she stood up, looking fine and happy, and I realized she had just been looking at her phone. But it was amazing how much that pose mimicked the forlorn, almost 19th Century painting, image of her I had imagined.
Sen. JD Vance delivers remarks during a campaign rally at 2300 Arena on Aug. 6, 2024, in Philadelphia. (Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)
I have no idea if she is voting for Vice President Kamala Harris. The numbers would certainly suggest it, but I’m pretty sure the guys I met the previous night would be canceling out that vote.
The future of our country is in the hands of these young men and women, who are very different from each other, but also very sincere about who they are, and a reason for hope.
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Rioters arrested after attacking ICE vehicles in New York City; officials say group organized on social media
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Police confirmed multiple arrests Saturday after hundreds of anti-ICE agitators were caught on video throwing trash cans and debris at officers near a government building in New York City.
The incident happened during an ongoing crackdown on illegal immigrants in Chinatown, which has spurred protests in the area for more than a month.
Officers responded to Centre and Howard streets, near the U.S. General Service Administration building in Lower Manhattan, just before noon on a report of disorderly protesters, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) told Fox News Digital.
Protesters in New York City battle NYPD officers with a barricade on Saturday. (Stephanie Keith/Getty Images)
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When police arrived, they found people blocking the street and exits at different locations, the NYPD said.
Video footage showed rioters pushing large potted plants in front of ICE vehicles, throwing trash at officers and screaming obscenities.
They were also spotted hurling trash cans and recycling bins and pushing barricades against officers.
Immigration activists block ICE vans during a protest against a purported ICE raid on Canal Street, Saturday, in New York City. (Stephanie Keith/Getty Images)
Police said the protesters were told multiple times to disperse but did not comply.
Multiple people were taken into custody, according to the NYPD. The total number of arrests has not yet been released.
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ICE Public Affairs Assistant Director Emily Covington told Fox News that the protest was coordinated on social media, and organizers called agitators to ICE’s location in New York City.
“Individuals dressed in black clothing with backpacks, face masks, and goggles showed up and began to obstruct federal law enforcement officers including by blocking the parking garage,” Covington wrote in a statement. “When individuals broadcast the location of ICE, they are putting a target on the backs of officers.”
An NYPD officer kicks trash out of the way during an anti-ICE riot in New York City. (Stephanie Keith/Getty Images)
She added ICE officers are facing a 1,150% increase in assaults against them and an 8,000% increase in death threats as they make lawful arrests of criminal illegal immigrants.
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“We are grateful for the NYPD officers that responded to these violent agitators and stopped the lawlessness that ensued,” Covington wrote. “We will never apologize for enforcing the law and removing criminal illegal aliens including murderers, pedophiles, rapists, gang members, and terrorists from our communities. We won’t let violent rioters slow us down and anyone who assaults law enforcement will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”
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Proposed “perfect” Red Sox trade sees Boston deal Jarren Duran, prospects for $15.5 million two-time All-Star ace
The Boston Red Sox found their ace in Garrett Crochet this year, after trading for him around this time last year. Now, they’ve made some moves to finally get him some support in the rotation, but none of those moves are truly a No. 2 to back him up.
Fansided’s Cody Williams believes he has the perfect trade for a name that’s been floated around as an option: Milwaukee Brewers All-Star Freddy Peralta.
“While Boston has long looked like an obvious suitor for Peralta, the trade assets haven’t necessarily lined up perfectly for both them and Milwaukee…Now, the Brewers still aren’t in need of outfield help, so to speak, but there is certainly room to upgrade over the likes of Jake Bauers, Garrett Mitchell or Blake Perkins, which Duran or Abreu would allow them to do. Furthermore, in typical fashion for Milwaukee, they could flip an asset they’re unlikely to be able to pay in Peralta for immediate major-league upgrades with plenty of club control at low cost and prospects that could help keep the ball rolling under Pat Murphy,” Williams wrote.
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The trade would look like this:
Red Sox get: RHP Freddy Peralta
Brewers get: OF Jarren Duran, SS Franklin Arias (No. 1 Prospect), RHP Juan Valera (No. 12 Prospect)
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Peralta posted a 17-6 record, a 2.70 ERA, 204 Ks, and a WHIP of 1.075 over 176 innings pitched last season. Combine him with Crochet, and the Sox have a World Series-contending-level rotation.
The only problem with this is it’s basically a one-year rental. Peralta’s contract is up after this year, and he’s projected to get a five-year, $152 million deal.
The Sox have shown they don’t believe in giving long-term contracts out to players over 30, and Peralta will be 30 in the upcoming season. Hopefully, the Sox make an exception, get uncomfortable like they said they would, and pursue this trade.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of the teams expressing interest in Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr., according to Francys Romero on Twitter/X. Romero notes that the New York Mets and San Diego Padres are also interested.
After being named an American League All-Star for the first time in 2023, Robert had his second straight subpar season for the White Sox in 2025. The 28-year-old slashed just .223/.297/.364 with 12 doubles, 14 home runs and 53 RBI in 100 games. He did, however, finished fifth in the American League with 33 stolen bases and was in the 93rd-percentile with seven outs above average in center field.
Though he’s struggled at the plate over the last two seasons, Robert looked to be emerging as one of the game’s top young players after a breakout campaign in 2023. Robert has battled injuries in his career but played in a career-high 145 games that season. He finished 12th in the American League MVP race and won a Silver Slugger after batting .264 with an .857 OPS, 36 doubles, one triple, 38 home runs, 80 RBI and 20 stolen bases.
Strikeouts have been an issue for Robert and are a big reason for his struggles in recent seasons. Over the past two years, he’s struck out in nearly 30% of his plate appearances. Even in his breakout season in 2023, he struck out 172 times in 595 plate appearances.
Robert is owed $20 million this coming seasons and has a club option valued at $20 million again for 2027 with a $2 million buyout.
The Pirates have been looking to make lineup upgrades all offseason. They’ve been aggressive on the free agent market — including empty pursuits of Kyle Schwarber and Jorge Polanco — but have yet to add a bat via free agency. The only free agent agreement the Pirates have made so far is with left-handed reliever Gregory Soto for one year and $7.75 million.
As for the offense, the Pirates acquired Jhostynxon García from the Boston Red Sox but have come up short in adding established help to their lowly offense.
Given that the Pirates have already been outbid on multiple players this offseason, general manager Ben Cherington could choose to focus his attention on the trade market to land an impact bat.
In addition to Robert, the St. Louis Cardinals’ Brendan Donovan and the New York Mets’ Jeff McNeil are among the players the Pirates have reportedly expressed interest in.
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