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Americans under 35 pay only 11% of federal income taxes — roughly $235 billion. Eliminating that burden would free money to flow back into the economy through home purchases and family formation. PBD argues this one policy could win the youth vote for Republicans for 20 years and directly counter DSA's affordability message.
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Patrick argues that the affordability crisis is socialism's fuel, and Republicans have roughly 24 months to create a credible counter. His headline idea: eliminate federal income taxes for anyone under 35. The Tax Foundation estimates this cohort pays 11% of all federal income taxes — approximately $235 billion — money that would flow back into the economy through first home purchases, family formation, and small-business investment, rather than into government entitlement programs. The move would signal to a generation with nothing to lose that the Republican Party is on their side, potentially locking in a generational voting advantage. He benchmarks the threat: Mamdani's political talent is 'once in a lifetime, just like Trump was, just like Obama was, just like Clinton was.' Adam offers a gender dimension: men are already migrating to Trump, but the party needs to convince women that the government is not a substitute for building a life. Patrick's prescription for under-25s: consume less than 5% political content; spend the rest on business, entrepreneurship, and self-development. [1] — Patrick Bet-David "Americans under 35 pay only 11% of federal income taxes — roughly $235 billion. Eliminating that burden would free money to flow back into …" 1:21:10
Zohran Mamdani is not just a protest candidate — PBD puts him in the same political-talent tier as Trump, Obama, and Clinton. The Republican Party's failure to address affordability for voters under 35 is an open door for DSA socialism. Youth with nothing to lose are the most susceptible. Republicans have roughly 24 months to close that gap before it becomes irreversible.
Taxpayers under 35 account for only 11% (~$235 billion) of total federal income tax revenue, suggesting eliminating their tax burden would be fiscally feasible.
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