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This trend draws into question the prevailing notion known as the cultural backlash thesis, which argues that the rise of populist figures like Trump stems from older generations resisting the changing tides of identity politics and progressive ideals. If we are to believe recent polling, the reality challenges the very essence of this theory. While older generations, commonly perceived as the conservative base, display lower approval ratings toward Trump—typically in the low 40s—the younger demographic has shown increasing alignment with his policies and directives.