Overview

• Donald Trump made a series of podcast appearances, advised by his son Barron, to connect with young male voters who traditionally lean Democrat.
• Exit polls show Trump won young men by 14 points over Kamala Harris, marking a 15-point swing from the 2020 election results.
• Barron Trump, a first-time voter and college freshman, played a crucial role in identifying popular podcasts that appeal to Gen Z men.
• Major podcast appearances included shows hosted by Joe Rogan, Logan Paul, and Adin Ross, which collectively garnered millions of views.
• Trump's podcast strategy contributed to narrowing the overall young voter gap, reducing the Democratic advantage from 25 points in 2020 to 6 points in 2024.