dailycaller.com By Kylie Thomas
The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) has long prided itself on being the center of conservative thought, attracting big names in politics and punditry. For decades, it was the event of the year for everyone from College Republicans to television talking heads. It used to serve as the hub of young energy in the conservative movement, but its role may be shifting in Trump’s second term in office.
Born between 1997 and 2012, Generation Z, or “Zoomers,” have unique political characteristics compared to their predecessors. Growing up in the world of social media and online activism, they approach politics with a different lens. They are more likely to reject establishment politics on both ends of the political spectrum. For CPAC, once considered a gathering of the conservative movement’s most energized base, the emergence of MAGA has brought on new competitors for attention with the rising youth of the right.
Turning Point USA, Young America’s Foundation, Future Female Leader, the Leadership Institute, and Young Americans for Liberty were some of the largest youth movements at CPAC. The entire venue used to be a sea of elephant skirts and “Big Gov Sucks” t-shirts. But this year, youth groups had a seemingly lesser presence…
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