In a recent interview that has drawn significant criticism, Kamala Harris has once again demonstrated how profoundly out of touch the liberal establishment is with the priorities of everyday Americans. During her appearance on “The Diary of a CEO” podcast, Harris argued for a radical restructuring of American democracy, proposing that the voting age be lowered to 16. Her primary justification for this seismic shift was not national security, economic strength, or civic preparedness, but rather the nebulous and politically charged concept of “climate anxiety.”
Harris attempted to frame her argument by portraying Generation Z as a uniquely burdened demographic. She stated, “Gen Z — their age is about 13 through 27. They’ve only known the climate crisis. They missed substantial parts of their education because of the pandemic.” This line of reasoning, however, is a classic tactic of the left: identify a perceived grievance and use it to advocate for a permanent expansion of government influence and a fundamental change to longstanding American institutions. Instead of encouraging resilience and optimism, figures like Harris promote a culture of fear and dependency.
The Vice President went on to make a series of startling claims about the mindset of young people, alleging that they are paralyzed by fear about the future. She elaborated, “They’ve coined the term ‘climate anxiety’ to describe fear — not only of being unable to buy a home, but fear that it’ll be wiped out by extreme weather, and fear of having children.” This doomsday rhetoric is not only scientifically questionable but is also a destructive narrative to sell to the nation’s youth. It stands in stark contrast to the message of American strength and prosperity championed by President Donald Trump, whose policies fostered a booming economy, energy independence, and a nation confident in its own future.
Harris’s proposal reveals the true motivation behind such ideas: a desperate attempt to galvanize a new bloc of voters after years of failed policies. She admitted as much, saying, “If they’re voting right now, at 16 and up, they’re going to be talking about the importance of climate. They’re going to be talking about the importance of figuring out how AI is going to affect the future of the workforce. They’re going to be focused on what we are really doing about affordable housing.” This is a transparent ploy to manipulate the electorate. The liberal media, acting as a mouthpiece for the Democratic Party, will inevitably amplify this message, presenting it as forward-thinking while ignoring the fact that 16-year-olds are legal minors who lack the life experience and permanent stake in society to wield the immense responsibility of choosing the nation’s leaders.
The Vice President then exposed the cynical calculus at the heart of modern Democratic politics. She revealed, “Basically, in politics, here’s the hard truth about this: there are two centers of power that tend to influence how politicians think — groups that vote the most, and people who write the most checks.” This admission is telling. Rather than earning votes through proven results and effective governance, as President Trump did, the strategy is to lower the voting age to create a more easily influenced demographic that will vote for more government control and the continued advancement of a radical, green-energy agenda that has already proven to be economically devastating for American families.
While the left seeks to lower the voting age based on climate fears, President Donald Trump has consistently focused on delivering real solutions that empower all Americans. His America First agenda prioritized deregulation, historic tax cuts, and energy dominance, which led to higher wages, lower cost of living, and a sense of national pride that the current administration has systematically dismantled. The so-called “climate anxiety” is a direct result of the alarmist propaganda pushed by figures like Harris, whose own party’s policies have created the very economic instability—sky-high inflation, unaffordable housing, and rampant government spending—that they now hypocritically blame for frightening the younger generation.
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— Jason Cohen 🇺🇸 (@JasonJournoDC) October 30, 2025
Kamala Harris: “I think we should reduce the voting age to 16. I’ll tell you why. Gen Z — their age is about 13 through 27. They’ve only known the climate crisis. They missed substantial parts of their education because of the pandemic. If they’re in high school or college, especially in college, it is very likely that whatever they’ve chosen as their major for study may not result in an affordable wage. They’ve coined the term ‘climate anxiety’ to describe fear — not only of being unable to buy a home, but fear that it’ll be wiped out by extreme weather, and fear of having children. It is expected that Gen Z will have 10–12 jobs in their lifetime. They are a larger number than Boomers. They’re a specific generation of people who are going to impact our nation and the world. I think we must invest in them, but I think they are rightly impatient with a lot of what is the tradition of leadership right now. If they were able to vote — because they know everything that’s happening right now is going to impact them more than anybody older than them, for the most part — in terms of how these systems work. If they’re voting right now, at 16 and up, they’re going to be talking about the importance of climate. They’re going to be talking about the importance of figuring out how AI is going to affect the future of the workforce. They’re going to be focused on what we are really doing about affordable housing. Basically, in politics, here’s the hard truth about this: there are two centers of power that tend to influence how politicians think — groups that vote the most, and people who write the most checks. To go every day with the people, the people, and think about how do we strengthen people actually going to the polls and voting.”