Mark my words: Gen Z is watching. Gen Z is paying attention. And Gen Z will make Republicans in Tennessee — & across the nation — pay for messing around with our lives in 2024.
I discussed the outrage & fury Gen Z feels on MSNBC with
@SRuhle
&
@dellavolpe
. Watch below👇
NEW: data confirms 18-29-year-olds voted for Democrats more than *any other* age group yesterday. Young people literally prevented a Red Wave & saved Democrats. Full stop.
If you know a young voter, please thank them.
Greta Thunberg is 19 years old and single-handedly humiliated 36-year-old Andrew Tate, who is now arrested for human trafficking in Romania after trying to “clap back” at Greta. Never mess with Greta. An absolute legend and icon. The best of Gen Z.
So, let me get this straight: yesterday the Supreme Court ruled colleges CAN’T discriminate on the basis of race but today they ruled that a web designer CAN discriminate against the LGBTQ+ community? Sorry, but this Court is so freaking messed up.
Today marks Dr. Anthony Fauci’s last day serving as the director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, a position he has held for nearly 40 years. Dr. Fauci embodies the best of public service and science. He will be so missed. Thank you, Dr. Fauci.
Hate to break it to you,
@elonmusk
, but Dr. Anthony Fauci has more dignity, integrity, courage, and intellect than you will ever have. He has served this nation valiantly for decades. Try attacking him all you want, but you stand no chance against Dr. Fauci. Period.
BREAKING:
@dellavolpe
calculates that the record-breaking turnout among voters between 18-29-years-old canceled out *every voter* above the age of 65. Gen Z literally saved democracy. And going forward, there is no path to victory for Democrats without young voters. Full stop.
This an image you haven't seen today because mainstream media has been covering Donald Trump's motorcade & plane all day long. These are Nashville students walking out today, sick and tired of the NRA and Republican inaction. The youth WILL save us, once again.
Elon Musk just suspended a bunch of journalists, including Aaron Rupar, who cover him — without any reason. By silencing journalists, it’s clear that Elon Musk doesn’t care about free speech or democracy. He only cares about himself. We should all be outraged.
BREAKING: Donald Trump just said that if he becomes president, he will “immediately demand voter ID, same-day voting, and only paper ballots” and will require votes to be counted by the end of Election Day. Pay attention. Trump doesn’t care about you or democracy. Period.
This is Justin Jones. Tennessee Republicans just voted to expel him from the House because he protested against gun violence. Young people are watching. The world is watching. Republicans are going to regret this and pay the consequences. We stand with you, Rep. Jones.
BREAKING: the House just passed a bill that requires the IRS to conduct annual audits of the president’s tax returns after it was found the IRS failed to do so for 2 years under Trump. Every Democrat voted for it. But *201* Republicans voted against it. Absolutely pathetic.
Wow. Lizzo’s concert in Tennessee last night featured an entire drag performance. This comes at a time when the Tennessee legislature is attacking the LGBTQ+ community. Lizzo is not here for it & we need more people like her.
Holy shit. VP Kamala Harris just responded directly to Ron DeSantis in Florida now: "I will tell you there is no roundtable, no lecture, no invitation we will accept to debate an undeniable fact: there were no redeeming qualities of slavery." THIS is how you handle a racist.
WOW. Absolute power move by Hakeem Jeffries. After Republicans kicked Ilhan Omar off of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Rep. Jeffries immediately put her on the House Budget Committee. Republicans messed with the wrong party and person. Rep. Omar won’t be silenced.
Holy shit. This is Tennessee right now — the day after Republicans expelled Justin Jones & Justin Pearson. Young people are pissed off. Change is coming like we’ve never seen before. Republicans messed with the wrong generation. Gen Z will save us.
Remember this photo? This is exactly why Nancy Pelosi is absolute boss. In a room of men who try to bring her down, she not only stands her ground, but she stands up to them. Nancy is a true leader.
NEW: footage from the scene at University of Michigan right now and it’s stunning. This is the line of students waiting to register and vote. Over 200 young people. 2+ hour-long wait. No poll could’ve predicted this energy. Ignore the polls and VOTE!
Every time I watch or hear Pete Buttigieg, I am convinced he is among the most effective communicators in the Democratic Party. He uses facts & logic to push back against harmful narratives & remains calm & collected while doing so. Truly a masterclass every time he speaks.
BREAKING: MSNBC reported that Wisconsin is seeing higher youth voter turnout now than in 2018. I'm going to say it again: young people are frustrated, angry, and we will *shatter* youth voter turnout records 9 days from now. Do not count us out. Just wait and see.
BREAKING: Rep. Katie Porter just announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate. Katie is exactly what the Democratic Party needs right now. I couldn’t think of a more qualified and capable person be the next U.S. Senator from California if I tried. This is great news for all of us.
NEW: Special Counsel Jack Smith literally just sent a letter to the 11th Circuit calling out one of Trump’s lies point blank. It’s Thanksgiving. But Jack Smith doesn’t care. He’s working because he cares about justice & accountability & nothing will stop him.
Wow. Students are standing outside the Tennessee House right now and chanting, “Fuck you fascists.” Young people are absolutely pissed off & we are about to give Republicans hell like they’ve never seenZ We aren’t forgetting this.
OMG. Rep. Jeffries just announced that Rep. Dan Goldman — who served as lead prosecutor during the first impeachment of Trump — will serve on the Weaponization of Government Subcommittee which means he will go head-to-head with Jim Jordan and call him out. Amazing move.
NEW: jaw-dropping initial youth voting numbers out of University of Michigan. 94% of students voted for Gretchen Whitmer. Only 6% voted for Tudor Dixon.
Here’s the bottom line: young people were—& will be—key for Democrats’ success. Time to pay attention & invest in Gen Z.
Trump called Elaine Chao “Coco Chow.” Senator Tuberville said reparations are for “people who do crime.” Kanye West threatened Jews with “dead con 3.”
Folks, this is NOT normal. We can’t become numb to this. We must call out all of their hateful, racist remarks.
Let's take a moment and thank Cheryl Johnson. Cheryl is the House clerk who has presided over the House Republican circus. She shouldn't have to do this, but she has truly kept the House in order during an unprecedented time and we should all thank her for her service.
Wow. Republicans just called for the voting age to be raised to 21 & said Gen Z "requires emergency correction." Don't be fooled: they are doing this because they are absolutely terrified of Gen Z's political power. But we will never let them win.
Holy shit. 98% of the people in Ohio State University's precinct voted NO on issue one. When I tell you Republicans are scared shitless of young people, this is what I mean. Young people see right through what Republicans are doing & it's just not going to work with us.
Holy shit. Rep. Jamaal Bowman is directly calling out Republican members of Congress as they walk out of the Capitol building right now. We need to confront & expose every one of them. Make them answer. This is leadership and truly amazing.
NEW: footage from the University of Michigan on-campus voting center shows a HUGE line of young people waiting to vote. Young people in Michigan — and across the country — are fired up and ready to turnout. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
BREAKING: Kevin McCarthy just officially lost his bid to be Speaker of the House after the first round of votes with at least 5 Republicans who have voted against him so far. It’s been 100 years since something like this has happened. Republicans in absolute chaos & disarray.
Holy cow. Seth Meyers spent 90 seconds on his show last night reminding his viewers everything that Donald Trump has said I done & it is absolutely perfect. This is how it’s done & we need so much more of it. Watch & share this.
Holy shit. President Biden just posted a graphic with the names of House Republicans who voted against veteran services in the debt ceiling package. The Dark Brandon that we saw last night is here to stay & it’s absolutely amazing. This is the Joe Biden we need.
What a moment. Hakeem Jeffries, the first Black man to ever lead a political party, is speaking and just thanked his predecessor Nancy Pelosi, saying she will go down in history as the best Speaker of all time.
Get this: Marjorie Taylor Greene was yelling & using profanity during a closed-door briefing with military officials this morning. Remember: This is the same woman who serves on the Homeland Security & Oversight Committees. She is unhinged, nuts, & an embarrassment to our country
BREAKING: The Senate just passed the Respect for Marriage Act which protects same-sex & interracial federally. So far, 37 Republican Senators, including Mitch McConnell who's in an interracial marriage himself, voted against the bill. Gen Z is about to make their lives miserable.
Today, Nancy Pelosi is stepping down as Speaker of the House. This is a woman who paved the road for countless, stood up to Trump when no one else would, & has done so much to protect democracy. A true leader & hero. Thank you,
@SpeakerPelosi
. We are indebted to your service.
Oh DAMN. Rep. Justin Jones is now calling for the House Speaker of Tennesse to resign. He says "We must hold him accountable" and that "What we saw on Thursday was an attempt to crucify democracy." Republicans don't know what's coming their way. Rep. Jones will give them hell.
WOW. The Pentagon just confirmed that THREE Chinese balloons flew over the U.S. during the Trump presidency & not only did he not shoot them down, but he also didn’t say anything about it. Shows you how ridiculous Republicans are right now by only talking about the balloon.
Hey
@SenatorSinema
: wanted to remind you that more than 70% of young voters in Arizona voted Democratic in this past midterm election. And don’t worry. Because you’re running for re-election in 2024, Gen Z will make sure that you never see political office again.
BREAKING: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez just officially announced she will serve as Vice Ranking Member on the House Oversight Committee, making her the second-most powerful Democrat. With Jamie Raskin as Ranking Member & AOC as Vice Ranking Member, Republicans should be scared.
Not kidding here: Brett Kavanaugh, a sitting Supreme Court Justice, was partying with Matt Gaetz, Stephen Miller, Sebastian Gorka Erik Prince, & more right-wing extremists the other day. How can anyone look at these Republican Supreme Court justices & take them seriously anymore?
Holy cow. Jared Bernstein, Chair of the Economic Advisors, just went on Fox News & broke down the popularity of Bidenomics so effectively it left the anchor speechless. He came with facts & delivered. This is so good. THIS is how it’s done. Watch.
I just talked to my dad, who voted for Donald Trump in 2016 & has been a conservative his entire life. He told me he read the indictment yesterday & that he has had enough of Donald Trump. He will be voting for Joe Biden in 2024 because he understands how insane Trump is now.
WOW. Rep. Justin Jones is leading a march with thousands of people back to the Tennessee Capitol building right now. This is what democracy & a movement look like. Republicans messed around & they’re about to find out. Sweet, poetic Justice.
BREAKING: President Biden just condemned the attack on Brazil's democracy. Hakeem Jeffries did the same earlier. Meanwhile, we've heard absolutely nothing from Kevin McCarthy & Mitch McConnell. Their silence speaks volumes about how little they care for democracy at home—& abroad
Wow. I just asked my Uber driver how he’s doing. He said, “Amazing” because, after 20+ years of trying to pay off student loans, he finally saw his loans forgiven & feels “much more hopeful.” Folks, THIS is the impact that President Biden’s policies is having & it’s incredible.
BREAKING: the House Ways Means Committee just voted to allow the public to see six years of Donald Trump’s tax returns. After many years of delay, we are finally going to see Trump’s taxes. Bad news for Trump, but great news for democracy and voters.
BREAKING: Maricopa County, Arizona just slammed Kari Lake’s attorneys with sanctions for their frivolous election lawsuit. Facts and truth matter. And I hope this sends a strong message to every lawyer that spreading lies about election results will have consequences.
Wow. A friend of mine who goes to Emory University just texted me saying he waited in line for 1.5 hours to vote today. I’m telling you: Gen Z-ers in Georgia are fired up, turning out just like they did in 2020 & a couple weeks ago, & will help re-elect Raphael Warnock.
Wow. Jon Stewart just went on Newsmax and completely slammed Republicans for slashing veterans benefits in their budget proposal, saying “Republicans don’t support the troops, they support the war machine.” We need more of this & people like Jon Stewart.
WOW. This 17-year-old, in under 2 minutes, destroys Republicans. He called them out on everything they’re doing. This is our future. This is why I love Gen Z. We see right through what Republicans are doing & WILL make them find out. Watch out Republicans.
WOW. This is what the media will never show you. Vice President Kamala Harris was in Iowa earlier. Full crowd. Uproarious applause. Standing ovation. Don’t let anyone tell you people aren’t energized by Kamala Harris. Incredible.
Get this: in 2020, Donald Trump claimed he closed his foreign bank account in China before running in 2016. But Trump’s newly-released tax returns show he *did* hold foreign bank accounts in China in 2016 AND 2017. Trump lied to voters. And it’s about time he is held accountable.
Wow. This is a generation that has had enough of gun violence. But you aren’t seeing any of this on cable news today. So, let’s all take a moment & thank these young people for refusing to accept gun violence as normal. Please share far & wide.
BREAKING: NBC News projects that Jennifer McClellan has just won her special election in Virginia, which makes her the first Black woman ever elected to Congress from Virginia. Her opponent was a far-right conspiracy theorist. Great news for democracy.
NEW: obtained footage from the scene out of Cobb County, Georgia right now. Even on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, the line is *massive* — and, even better, the person who sent this told me there are “many students in line.” Gen Z-ers in Georgia will save Georgia & Democracy.
This is Justin Pearson. Remember him. Tennessee Republicans just expelled him for protesting gun violence. He — and Justin Jones — will go down as our nation's newest heroes. And young people will never forgive Republicans for this. Thank you, Rep. Justin Pearson.
BREAKING: Orange County CA just dumped more than 12,000 votes and Katie Porter got nearly 54% of the vote. That means she now leads her opponent by more than 3,700 votes overall. This is looking really good for Katie Porter and Democrats.
I’m disgusted. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s 60 Minutes interview was replete with lies. She offered the same, dangerous nonsense as always & it was sickening. We should all be outraged that she was given a national platform by CBS to do this. Unforgivable on every level.
Let’s take a moment & thank Justin Jones, the youngest Tennessee State Legislator. Republicans expelled him, silenced him, & now they’re running away from him & real action. Justin is pushing back & not letting them get away with their fascism. He’s my hero. Thank you, Justin.
BREAKING: House Republicans just voted for TWO anti-abortion as one of their first acts of Congress. Every person who voted for these two bills should understand that Gen Z is about to make your lives miserable. We will organize. We will vote you out in 2024. Just wait & see.
Lauren Boebert is an asshole. She was handed a pin honoring the victims of Uvalde’s mass shooting & she THREW it in the trash. No acknowledgement. Just threw it in the trash. This is how a sitting Congresswoman treats gun violence victims. Beneath contempt.
Lauren Boebert, a sitting member of Congress, literally did not know what the 19th Amendment (which granted women the right to vote) was. She asked if it was "related to abortion."
Here's an idea: let's elect people who know our amendments and Constitution.
NEW: Billionaire Mark Cuban, who voted for Nikki Haley in the GOP Primary, was at President Biden’s fundraiser in Texas tonight & is now supporting Joe Biden for re-election. We need more billionaires & former Nikki Haley supporters like Mark Cuban. This is great.
Wow. Nancy Pelosi was joined by her husband Paul Pelosi tonight at the Kennedy Center. This is his first public appearance since the truly heinous attack on him a few weeks ago. A truly incredible showing of courage and strength.
Right now, I’m thinking of Ruby Freeman, Shaye Moss, & every election worker in Georgia who was attacked simply for protecting our democracy & elections. Nothing will undo their trauma & pain, but today is a moment for justice and accountability. Thank you on behalf of all of us.
NEW: Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg just sent a letter to House Republicans & doesn’t hold back. He writes, “What neither Mr. Trump nor Congress may do is interfere with the ordinary course of proceedings in New York State.” Bragg is taking off the gloves & it’s incredible.
Hey, Tom Cotton: I'm Chinese. My family is from China. My grandparents & all live in China. None of us are part of the Chinese Communist Party. & not everyone who looks Asian is either. Your line of questioning today is disgusting & racist. You don't deserve to be a Senator.
BOOM: Liz Cheney just responded to Trump's indictment with a video from a year ago with her saying, "Tonight, I say this to my Republican colleagues defending the indefensible: There will come a day when Trump is gone, but your dishonor will remain." Liz isn't messing around.
BREAKING:
@cbouzy
predicts that Democrats will maintain control of the House with 219 seats. While nothing is official, know that Chris has been consistently right this entire election cycle—so, when he says this, I am very optimistic.
Wow. Ron DeSantis messed with Disney & it's not working. Right after DeSantis said he'll build a prison next to Disney today, they announced they'll be launching Pride Nite which will celebrate the LGBTQ+ community & allies. Disney shows us exactly how to respond to a bully.
Some personal news: I’ve officially joined the Biden-Harris 2024 campaign as Youth Engagement Coordinator! I’m so deeply grateful & honored to be part of this incredibly talented team & campaign.
Together, we are going to re-elect President Biden & VP Kamala Harris. LFG!
BREAKING: all polls have closed today in Georgia & more than 87,000 people cast their ballots — bringing the total number of people who voted this weekend to more than 156,000. Republicans tried to keep Georgians from voting, but they turned out and voted.
BREAKING: Rep. Jamie Raskin just got elected as ranking member of the Oversight Committee next term. Hugely significant because this is the committee in charge investigations. Republicans should be scared because Rep. Raskin is not going down without a fight.
BREAKING: more classified documents have been found in a Trump storage unit at West Palm Beach according to the Washington Post. Now would be a great time to check whether there are classified documents at other Trump properties. He’s literally a walking national security threat.
BREAKING: Elon Musk says Trump will be reinstated on Twitter. Trump responds by saying he’ll stay on Truth Social. Who knows what’ll happen, but if Trump returns, I have a request to the media: don’t give Trump’s Tweets attention. Don’t display them on TV. Just don’t.
I don’t do this often, but to everyone swarming my DMs & comments saying I’m a part of the “CCP” or I’m a “Chinese Spy” — I was born in America & am the proud of son of Chinese immigrants. Your blatant racism is telling & it wont stop me from fighting for Gen Z & democracy.
To recap: the Supreme Court overturned the right to an abortion, dismantled affirmative action, said ALL businesses can deny service to the LGBTQ+ community, & struck down President Biden's student forgiveness program. ALL IN ONE YEAR. You bet Gen Z is pissed off.
BREAKING: talking w/ the Chair of the Wisconsin Dem Party
@benwikler
, who confirms youth turnout in Wisconsin is *360%* HIGHER than in 2018. If you're in Wisconsin, remember that there is same-day voter registration. Get out there & cast your ballot. 7 hours left. Let's win this.
NEW: Matt Gaetz was SECRETLY added to the Weaponization of Government Subcommittee. Kevin McCarthy submitted the change to the Congressional Journal without any public announcement & it took a CNN reporter to discover the change. This isn’t how Congress is supposed to function.
BREAKING: A DC federal appeals court has just ruled that Donald Trump does NOT have presidential immunity from a lawsuit being brought by police officers for his role on January 6th. More terrible news for Donald Trump, but great news for justice & accountability.
NEW: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is expected to be the Vice Ranking member on the House Oversight Committee which would make her the second most powerful Democrat on the committee. If I were Marjorie Taylor Greene or Jim Jordan, I’d be very scared. She won’t tolerate any BS.
NEW: Mitch McConnell just told reporters, "The entire nation knows who is responsible that day. Beyond that, I don't have any immediate observations." Mitch, if you truly had a spine, you would say his name and you would've voted to convict Trump for what he did on January 6th.
Here it is. Nancy Pelosi’s portrait. A leader. A trailblazer. An icon. One of the most effective Speakers in our nation’s history. Absolutely stunning.
Hey, CNN: One of your reporters said that the lowered cost of insulin is because of pharmaceutical companies. That's a lie. The lowered cost of insulin is because of President Biden's law that required them to lower costs to $35 for seniors. Give President Biden credit for once.
As Donald Trump starts campaigning again, I have a message for the media: do not air his rallies. Don’t promote his events. Don’t give him free coverage. Don’t amplify his lies. The moment you start doing so, you give Trump exactly what he wants & put democracy in greater danger.
HUGE. Governor Gretchen Whitmer just signed a bill into law that repeals Michigan's 1931 abortion ban. Women in Michigan now have full access to reproductive rights — and it's because Democrats control the state House, Senate, and Governorship. This is incredible.
Holy shit. THIS is how you launch a campaign for US Senate in deep Red Tennessee. Gloria Johnson is running, she’s not pulling back any punches, & she’s going to make Marsha Blackburn & Tennessee Republicans find out. This ad is amazing. Watch & share👇
Holy cow. Rep. Dan Goldman literally just stopped Marjorie Taylor Greene from continuing to ask questions after he cited Committee rules. Rep. Dan Goldman came prepared, he knew the rules, & he shut down Marjorie Taylor Greene. A Masterclass. That was a beautiful moment.
BREAKING: Maricopa County in Arizona just dropped 62,000 new ballots. Mark Kelly is now up by 95,000 & Katie Hobbs up by 13,000. Remember: over 70% of young voters in Arizona said they voted for Democrats on Election Day & the early vote was overwhelmingly young Democrats.
Always remember what Jimmy Carter did on this plane, shaking everyone’s hands because he was truly one of us. No better. No worse. Just one of us. Sending him all my best as he & his wife enter the final chapter of their life. ❤️
BREAKING:
@RitchieTorres
just told me moments ago that NO Democrats will be voting for Kevin McCarthy to be the next Speaker under any circumstance. Everyone will still vote for Hakeem Jeffries. Put simply, Democrats are still in array. Republicans are still in deep disarray.
Please take a moment to watch & remember how President Biden comforted Meghan McCain’s grief & pain. This is who he is. He is empathetic. He is compassionate. He is a fundamentally a decent & kind human. That’s the difference between our side & theirs.
NEW: These are students at the University of Wisconsin, Eau Clare waiting in a long line to vote in the Supreme Court election right now. Young people are fire up and turning out — & they will save Wisconsin. This is absolutely huge.
WOW. I'm not making this up. Jesse Watters called his mom LIVE on Fox "News." His mom literally told him, "there's been enough Biden bashing & the laptop is old" & a better use of his time is urging "his people to take less interest in other people's bodies." Best mom ever.
Holy cow: Taylor Swift, single-handedly, got 35,252 new people registered to vote on Tuesday, 23% HIGHER than 2022. Even better, there was a 115% INCREASE in 18-year-old registration rates. This is huge. Taylor Swift, & every celebrity, must be doing a lot more of this.