LIZ PEEK: Angry, affluent and adrift — what's driving some young Americans to violence
Young Americans are experiencing significant anger and dissatisfaction despite living in a prosperous nation. This discontent is attributed to a combination of factors, including social media influence and a rejection of traditional values. The article highlights several violent incidents involving young individuals, suggesting a troubling trend among affluent youth.
- ▪Surveys indicate that young people in the U.S. are angry and miserable.
- ▪Many young individuals express disdain for capitalism and despair over social issues.
- ▪Recent violent incidents have involved young adults from privileged backgrounds.
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Opinion LIZ PEEK: Angry, affluent and adrift — what's driving some young Americans to violence Some blame young people’s woes on social media, which is undoubtedly part of the problem. But they themselves are also to blame By Liz Peek Fox News Published April 28, 2026 5:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Secret Service under scrutiny following Donald Trump assassination attempt at WHCD President Donald Trump describes an armed suspect who breached security at the White House Correspondents' Dinner as the House Oversight Committee demands a Secret Service briefing on security failures. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! It’s 2026, and America’s youth are not OK.
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