Trump Won Over Many Young Voters. Do They Still Support Him? | WSJ (Level 1)

South Carolina is a strong Republican state. But in Richland County, home to Columbia and the University of South Carolina, many young voters are uncertain. Young voters helped Donald Trump win in 2024. Now some are unhappy about high costs. Students worry about rent, gas, and food prices. One student said the conflict with Iran made gas prices higher, and that hurt her view of the government. Both political parties are unpopular with young people. The university has many students from other states. If they stay after graduation, they could change South Carolina politics. Governor Henry McMaster says Trump is still very popular. But some enthusiasm is fading. The big question is whether either party can offer real plans for the economy.