Kate Sullivan, a 21-year-old student in Ohio, expressed surprise upon hearing Trump’s comments for the first time on TikTok, saying, 'I don't think any of my friends had heard it. We all felt equally shocked.' This underlines how younger generations are being exposed to significant historical events through social media.
The resurfacing of Donald Trump's 2005 'Grab 'em' comments is a reminder of generational gaps in political awareness, as many Gen Z individuals were children during the 2016 election.
Interestingly, Gen Z'ers discovering these past controversies reflects the power of TikTok as a historical platform, where those who were too young to understand previously are now engaging with the content.
The article highlights that many young voters have little-to-no context about previously controversial events, which may shape their understanding of current political narratives and how they engage in elections.
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