Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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When it comes to a show of manliness, few politicians rival Donald Trump. He presents himself as brash, victorious, and unapologetically transgressive—and always gets the male vote. After voting for Trump in 2024, some men actually reported feeling more masculine. So why are young men drifting away from his bravado?

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