Trump's extensive use of executive orders has drawn a mixed reception
As Donald Trump marks the first 100 days of his second term, young Americans across the country are sharing their concerns. In cities like Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, and Pennsylvania, many aged 19 to 31 reflect on policy shifts, economic anxieties, and the increasing divides in the nation.
Grace Dignazio, a 25-year-old student from Brooklyn, expresses concern about Trump's anti-immigration stance and divisive rhetoric. "The language he uses is exclusionary and creates unnecessary divides along racial and gender lines," she says. "It makes me worry about the tone of our national discourse."
The future feels uncertain for 19-year-old Victoria Arceta, a college student at El Camino College. "I'm scared for my entire generation," she shares. "I'm applying for jobs, but nothing has come through after sending out over a hundred applications. I'm worried about what opportunities will be available after graduation."
As the nation navigates these early days of Trump's second term, many young Americans are left grappling with the impact on their futures and the growing polarization within the country.
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