Gen Z influencers who supported Biden in 2020 turn against him

The Gaza war, lack of progress on climate change and a potential TikTok ban are spawning anti-Biden content — even among former supporters.

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Democrats have always been imperialists with a smile (vs republicans), but their hubris of letting a guy who's aging poorly act as the figurehead is why Gen Z has become disillusioned.
- "...And as the Negro flees the snarling wolf, he runs right into the jaws of the 'smiling' fox." -- Malcolm X (paraphrased)
Across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch, anger and resentment toward Biden are boiling among Gen Z content creators who say they feel disaffected and betrayed by Biden’s positions on an array of issues, including the war in Gaza, the climate crisis and the president’s decision to support a potential TikTok ban. The rift has been exacerbated by the White House’s evolving strategy of courting friendly influencers while shutting out others who have been critical of the administration.
- Ohno, not... (looking at notes)... tiktok!
  
  It’s a sign you’re getting old if you make fun of, and don’t understand, current social media.
  
  There’s a reason it’s one of the most popular apps in the world and quite possibly the universe.

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