The Gen Z Congressman Tackling Gun Violence and Affordable Housing
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- Опубликовано: 29 май 2024
- At 26 years old, Maxwell Frost is the youngest member of Congress. The Florida representative has spent his formative years organizing for gun control, abortion rights and voting access. Now, freshly sworn in, he’s getting used to life on Capitol Hill. Vice News tagged along for his first weeks on the job.
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"So this is not a forever job for you."
"No and I don't think it should be for anyone."
yes please. Term limits on congress please.
Age limit too.
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@@jun60 30-60? 🤔
I really agree with his statement. I probably wouldn't agree with all of his politics, I think he has a healthy view of what politics should be.
Say no to career politicians
"So this isn't a life long job for you?" "No and I don't think it should be for anybody" EXACTLY
they really should have a cap at 55yro, that should help the young one learn, the mid one refined, and the old one transitioned out, that should be healthy
AOC said similar things and now she's Mama Bears' loyal cub
Mark this comment and remind me in 50 years if he is still milking this or similar positions
LMFAO he will be there the next 40 years.
@@Pfyzer 55 isn't old my friend. That is squarely middle age. Most people don't even run for office till their late 40's or early 50's.
The job shouldn't be a permanent position for anybody. 100% correct! Glad he said it. Get the money and lifers out of politics, it's not a career it's a service.
Easier said than done. I hate to think if this young man initiates any actual change, he might be at risk 😢
@@poindextertunes the government will have him “assassinated”
So true, complacentcy doesn't effect change, having new ideas and perspectives is the most effective way to find solutions.
Like it or not, its a career, but also a service. And there is no problem with a life of service. Just as with nay job, the longer you are at it, the more experience you have. So like it or not we will always have aged politicians. Getting money out of it however would do a lot of good.
@@RazgrizWing I disagree. Politics change and we can change them for the better. If money is out, then maybe we can have altruistic lifelong politicians. But I'm a little pessimistic of people in power given the history we've experienced. The history of corruption, self-interest, and tribalism.
“Can’t be ashy on the house floor” Bro😂
I don't get it, why does he have ash on him?
@@funfunfun3624 He was talking about having dry skin. If you have darker skin the dry skin is visible. That's why he was putting lotion on.
People are so caught up with whether he’s Gen Z or not… the fact is he’s currently the youngest in congress making him the mouthpiece for young people in America
Ffh8oo9oooooo I got to go Norwalk
Nah. He represents Young Democratic views from Florida...at best. Can't say a 18-year-old Mormon from Utah or a Farmer Boy from Wyoming would feel very well represented.
@@SamsungS23Ultr in the last election, of gen z that was eligible to vote, 63% of gen z voted for democrats which is way higher than every generation before them at the same age. while i agree he doesn’t encapsulate everyone’s views, both of your examples are people who are not in the majority of gen z
He just seems very jewish. Looking at his staff, I am vindicated. NOSE MOMENT!
@@SamsungS23Ultr I think your comment isn’t entirely accurate. Especially for what the congressmen’s job is. Because I want a future doing the job I want, breathing clean air, in a safe loving prosperous community. Pretty sure they want the exact same thing
He's going to work with people in congress like "I was 80 years old when you were born in the 90s".
woah hey, they may be ancient but not *that* ancient
Doesn't matter, as long as they can work together.
lol they were 60. 80 now
The only way to it's going to get better when them old dog die and go back to hell
@@itsjeninMass this going to hard working with people who hate your race
he brings up a good point. congress should have term limits, not just making people run for re election.
That was one thing I grabbed onto. It's supposed to be a public service, not a career (and a lucrative one at that).
Wait wtf, in US mpeople can be reelected in the congress?
Yes, but also, only land owners should have the right to vote.
Literally every congressperson has said this for free brownie points for the last 50 years, can we stop rewarding words instead of action
@@josuearce8148 lol yes thats why so many are like 1000 years old
This guy is so refreshing, particularly as a 27 year old New Yorker. If there are more people like him in the future, I might actually be able to say I have some hope for the future again.
I promise you there are tons and tons of us who have very similar perspectives or the exact same. Old and young. Do not lose hope.
We supported this young man who is fully capable of representing his community.
He knows exactly what he needs to do for the rest of his life and career.
I'm glad Maxwell brought up what blacks go through in Miami. Growing up there that Hispanic black racism is something not experienced by other blacks. But also I am happy that he himself has accepted who he is. Overall I hope he gets stuff done and that DC doesn't corrupt him.
The anti blackness stemming from the mostly Cuban an other Latin communities is very real. They are prejudice and colorists. The Cubans are racist against Black Cubans also.
@@eddierosa250 As a Cuban-American, I agree with you 1000%. The elitist attitudes of some of the elders and younger who I share my heritage with are horrific. If I may, and I know I don't speak for everyone, but-- it's worth saying that there are many of us Cubans who are younger (under-35? under-40?) who are actively challenging these beliefs within our circles and radically shifting away from those horrid behaviors.
@@SSDD_NYC What are some of the things you've heard or experienced?
What did you go through? I didn't experience anything while I lived in Miami
Truly, standard of living legislation could not be more valuable at a time like this. He's so spot on, take away the need for that insecurity that leads to violence just to survive and you'd be surprised how much would change. The fear of poverty is greater than fear of dying from guns.
@@RonWuerch sure, just the access and pressures behind people having to resort to using guns for whatever their needs. They're certainly a tool for violence and intimidation, not the false sense of security that everyone would have you believe and that the big machine of US capitalism drives.
@@RonWuerch so why is there more steps to get a drivers license than a gun in some states? People cause wrecks all the time, and it’s easier to get car to drive than a gun imo
@@RonWuerch If someone wants to grand theft auto down the road, they aren’t gonna care about having a license or not
Mad respect for this guy . Thank you for representing our generation.
Yeah because them old lying racist like Trump is on their way back to hell and people are sick of it
I like him accept near the end when he said let’s make it so people don’t have to hunt to provide for their family. Tell that to indigenous Americans that hold ancestral native hunting rights. That’s THEIR LAND. We don’t get to tell them what to do on it. Outside of that, subsistence hunting is a right to all permit holding hunters who for the overwhelming majority are conversationists who care for the land and help cull overpopulated and invasive species that harm the ecosystem. Guns are a tool that can be used for very necessary things like hunting and self defence and that argument has no business in the gun violence debate in this country as all it does is TERRIFY good law abiding responsible gun owners away from your side. I myself believe what are deemed assault rifles should be banned or have a moratorium on them and we have to do WAY more than just that to get guns of the streets, but let’s leave people who hunt for their food and living that has been a way of live since the dawn of man out of the debate.
He has done nothing to be respected...no job history, no education and bad credit from not being responsible.
@@matsuhirakimura5380 George Santos?
Hey kiddo
This makes me so excited. I love these young generations.
I love Frost's delivery. His little chuckle when describing his future aspirations gave me a little bit of Seth Rogan. Awesome Sauce!
What we need is more young people in Congress. It's ridiculous that we have the elderly making choices for a generation they'll never see grow to maturity. And their thoughts and actions are outdated. We need more young people making decisions.
It doesn't need more young people it needs to get the elderly out.
We need the RIGHT people in those positions. Fk age, race. Generation. We need those who are actually FIT for the job(s).
@@MISTERKIC how many politicians do you see that have the future of our country in mind. .......5 out of a thousand. Wake up , it's the whole reason our economy is the way it is. They still use an old way of thinking. Just look at how they freaked out over crypto, because they don't have control anymore. Its divide and conquer and we're divided and their conquering the hell out of us. We are fighting a "sanctioned " war. Why did Japan bomb pearl harbor? Because Roosevelt put a sanction on Japan that depleted 100% of their oil for going into Indonesia. Why are we on the brink of ww3 because we sanctioned Russia, China over the fear of them being # 1. It's an old" way of thinking that the older population still has and very few will take a position in politics because it's corrupt. So no, it is age and it also is the ability to resist temptation which gen z has.
@@QueferSutherland Again, we need the RIGHT people in those positions. There is no "generation" better than the next. Every generation will have individuals full of sht with their own personal agenda. (George Santos). Young doesn't equated to qualified. Things change for the better when WE collectively elect those best suited for that office . Hopefully dude will make some changes.
@@MISTERKIC What do you define as fit for the job? (I don’t mean this is a arrogant way).
bro has the most badass name for a congressman. makes him sound like a marvel character lol
fr he does. like captain frost
Oh FFS
Dang what a nerd
Seriously.
Now that is what the Founding Fathers intended.... it is not a lifetime job but a patriotic, community, societal duty....👏👏👏👏
26 year old while Diane Feinstein is 89. That is absolutely laughable
@@verycerious a dinosaur should not be in Congress. The age limit should be 65
Older people should be represented just as much as younger people should be.
@@pisceanbeauty2503 an 89 year old is geriatric, that should be common sense across the board. A 45 year old has the ability to create laws that affect all age groups
@@pisceanbeauty2503 someone who is 90 can't get a job at McDonald's. They shouldn't run the country
@@pisceanbeauty2503By that logic, there should be many more gen Z congresspeople, not just one
I’m very pleased with Frost as the first representative of my generation. I met him at a protest where he lead chants on June 1st, before I knew he was a candidate. Great guy.
Please continue this trend. I don’t want my grandparents running this country anymore!!!
jesus, gen z disrespects elders and thinks they know so much lol
@@gregwilhide5091 your old way of thinking is dead
@@gregwilhide5091what do you suggest we should do when older members of congress are no longer able to serve?
@@gregwilhide5091😵
@gregwilhide5091 we don't owe those geezers anything
Dude. This guy.
Wholesome or what?
Especially the conversation about the White House. At first I was kinda confused by the “no”.
But his explanation.. maybe he goes into music, or something else.
Dude is literally respecting the position he has, and also doesn’t let go of his true inner human. I like this guy. Genuinely.
"My goals are not positions but things that I want to do." That right there is why Frost is different and we need more of it.
It's not true that all politicians in this country want to be president. I've heard a few say they wouldn't want that role. Overall I appreciate Vice giving time to Rep. Frost to give people a chance to learn more about him. Floridians voters made a good choice, all the best to him.
Congressman Frost is a legend in the making.
I think more people like him should run for Congress. Especially people who don't want to out of career ambition.
Rip America, land of the free. People vote their freedoms away. Insane time we live in
Wow, this is the best "Florida man" story I've ever heard....
The gen z age range is 1997-2013 for any one curious
Love his stances on the issues he is close to. Now we need to keep sending him and more like him back so we can make actual progress on them.
Shall not be infringed is pretty clear but there he goes
It’s refreshing to hear him point out from his personal experiences the anti blackness stemming from the Miami area from the majority Cuban and other Latin communities. The anti blackness, racism, prejudice and colorism is very real stemming from said communities.
Its good to see the younger gen have a voice, hopefully this continues
You can only gain wisdom from experiencing life itself, and although a young person does need time to gain wisdom (when willing to learn from life itself), that is exactly what he brings that 89 yr old politicians can't, perspective and wisdom being born in this millennial. Also eagerness, ambition, and optimism for the future! which I mean c'mon a lot of us including many Gen Z lack with how the world has been moving.
This was a phenomenal video
I cannot wait for more Gen Z members to gain congressional seats. We want to change the world for the best & this man is a beautiful example of how a politician should act
You mean you want everyone to think the same way you do and if we don't then you call us scum
@@itzbp9949 that’s not it at all - what we have going right now clearly isn’t working. radical change is needed, and gen z offers a safe transition. we need people that stand up for human rights (especially of marginalized communities) - not just gun rights.
I’m not saying every politician has to walk & talk the same as I do - I would just prefer to not live in a country where 1/2 of congress are straight up fascists
He seems like exactly the kind of person I'd want representing me. Seems like a reasonable person who can do well with dissonance from his colleagues.
13:49 Beto o'rourke said exactly this at the 2020 Democratic presidential debate. "Hell yes, we're going to take your AR-15, your AK-47," Hey, at least he was honest and upfront about his policies.
Love him nice to see a breath of fresh air in our stale system
He seems to be just a run of the mill typical Democrat. I dont see gen z kids walking around talking about abortion or gun laws in real life. It's the ridiculous housing prices\cost of living. Our parents could buy homes in their twenties even on min wage after saving for a few years.
We need more Maxwell Frosts!
Why He said he was anti black
Nah, we need Trump
When I saw this I immediately pictured some old crusty boomer types pissing and moaning about how much they hate the youngsters 😂
Gen Z is ruining the nation I built. Back in my day these were the type you'd call to clean your house, not to rule the nation :(
Lack of life experience is not a joke, it’s a problem
I found the crusty old boomers under your comment already lol
@@sagarah8217 I'm sure that life experience is what led to the ideologies that killed people like George Floyd and Brianna Ghey
@@verycerious This nation
Its good he brought up the housing problem in florida. It is crazy out here! Job market is crazy competitive and the housing contracts and requirements are crazy unreal
A 26 year old congressman? If we cloned Maxwell we could share him around the world.
Goood stuff. Hope he stays humble and focused.
I'm proud to have this man representing my generation. Very well spoken and sensible.
Thanks Steinbeck
He had me at “hella plants”. Lol. Replace all the dinosaurs
Very articulate and confidence. Impressive & encouraging as another charismatic young person!
I'm 27 and consider myself between Gen Z / Millennials. I remember 9/11 vaguely. Remember my parents being freaked out while watching the news before I went to first grade.
Young people in Florida, support him. We need a new perspective. What better way to get there, than by way of a young, innovative, determined, smart visionary. Come on people, lift him up!
Most support DeSantis. He's a great Governor.
I love this young man! He is more wise and reasonable than all of his Republican colleagues put together! I wish him nothing but the best!
Well said, looks like a solid one. Look forward too seeing if the pressure changes him.👊🏻Keep it up
I've been saying that since I was 18 years old. Limit terms. I'm 32 now it's amazing how time flies and though much has changed it just feels like we hit a wall with current congress.
So proud of this young man! Excellent
All the best young man. I hope you don’t get into these systems and get jaded by it.
The other 90% of us: Yep, we're becoming dinosaurs
He seems pretty chill
Hope it stays that way
Ban self defense guns but legalize abortion which is murder... what a fool
He's a likeable guy. Im a conservative so we disagree on fundamentals probably but he seems like a genuine guy. Good for him, i hope his career is successful and he goes uncorrupted.
Please let this be the future of the US Congress. I would be so proud of my country. Think about all the good that would come of this, worldwide, hopefully. Keep it up guys, and thank you for reporting on this, VICE. Heartwarming story.
@@Vicenews720 ok how much money u want??
Kinda glad I've managed to vote him into Congress. I'm just hoping that he truly believes in what he says rather than phoning it in, unlike other Democrats, who not will just simply pay lip service for these big issues, and later on vote against legislation that their corporate donors would most definitely be against. Good luck Frost.
"WHEN WILL WE START VALUING THE BILL OF RIGHTS"
2:12 to answer that question:
terrifying
This was such a great interview. He's a wicked smart young man!
He’s a millennial 26? He’s 1996
A year off don’t make a difference
Yea, Gen Z isn't old enough. He thinks like us but he's not us
January 17, 1997 so just barely Gen Z. 1997 to 2013 is generally accepted as Gen Z.
@@everettduncan7543 you're weird bro he's 1997. it's 2023
@@everettduncan7543 you're a nitpicking weirdo bro
this is awesome!!
26 is considered Gen Z ? Bruh what?
Yes
Yesss a young person. What we need thank god and finally.
Proud of his accomplishments
Which are what exactly?
@@thealternative9580 he planted a tree didn't you see 🌱
“let’s take a photo” 😂
Well said
not the right spectrum for all those plants though. that's my issue with this young man's administration. that fiddle leaf fig is toast.
never met a more genuine person. proud of you bro orlando strong !
Ahh a little glimpse of change and hope.. refreshing, but we need a lot more like you.
I’m so happy to see someone from my generation in Congress! American politics definitely need more young people to bring more progressive ideas into the government!
VICE NEWS IS SO UNDERRATED ❤️🔥
I’m 26 and people never know weather to say genz or millennial. I was literally born the same month the internet gained major popularity. So genz I guess according to this lol
I believe Gen Z starts in 1998 and after.
@@jalicea1650 1997 according to most, 2000 according to me.
Na. Gen Z grew up with smartphones and never knew a time without them and that is what separates them. This guy would have been in 5th grade when the Iphone dropped. They didn't outsell regular phones till 2014.
@@jalicea1650 I’m 96 yeah that’s what I thought too but I had a phone when I was 8 and knew a world without the the internet very briefly. Say only 2-3 years. I remember being told to look in an Atlas or encyclopedia many times though. Haha
@@jalicea1650 I do have a younger brother who is 98 though and we grew up together so unsure myself.
Incredible. Hope for the future of congress
The halls of Congress need to be filled with lawmakers like him.
Love him!
Blah blah blah, more pandering to gun violence in schools. More people die in a month from cars in the US than people do in 5 years from guns in the US, let alone guns in schools. Try fixing our public transportation.
Majority of gun violence is race on race violence as well, and as evidenced by other nations, banning guns just makes criminals use other weapons and doesn't't decrease crime in the long term.
He sucks like all the rest of them
12:50 this man spittin'
Hold on the youngest millennials are 24 if the oldest millennials are 42. A generation is 18 years. Stop trying to shorten it.
THAT'S MY CONGRESSMAN! GO FROST!
Love this new energy
I felt the same way back in 2008/2009. 😊
Hey Maxwell and team, if you see this, I noticed the rack and made me think about IT. I'll do IT work for free for you all if interested. 20+ year IT vet, actual vet too
we're doomed
Well said….
Amazing to see our generation already entering the workforce at such prestigious positions , we are here to make an impact on this 🌎
He's awesome, seriously needed in a space where republicans spew constant nonsense.
Ah yes, because exactly half of our government does nonsense, while the other half is based. Totally sounds factual.
@@SamsungS23Ultr the entire government is nonsensical and you fell for it by buying into this 2 party system
There is only person I am okay with working in Congress until the end. Senator Sanders. He is a real politician. I am rooting for this Young Man, FL is a rough state for Dems. He is our future.
the real Vice is back💯‼️🙏
If i can ever beat long covid, ide love to do more things like this guy
This guy is based.
Biased.
@@SamsungS23Ultr how so?
@@SamsungS23Ultr Nah, he’s based
If you talk about enacting laws that're already on the books it makes you look uneducated. Enforcing those laws are a different story. Baby steps.
touch grass gen z. he is biased
I am Young I am the Same age as him but one month early he is I am A Republican and We Need to Grow the Party also.
wait wait wait im 26, born in 96, not gen z
i am so proud of this generation!!!!!!
@@Thatblacknig420 im genz and i laughed😂
I’m sorry vice but as a person who was brown after 2000 this man is not a gen z he is a very young millennial.
I'm sorry you had to be brown. Also that's stupid, gen z stars from 1997 to 2012. educate yourself
@@jurassicthunder hahahahah that was a typo. Born*
About damn time!! New fresh ideas!
Praying for you Mr Frost in Jesus name.
I’m sorry but Jesus wouldn’t support Democratic policies.
To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often. Winston Churchill
He is killing it so far.
And the first question is ... "Do you ever Tweet after a drink of two?" ... LOL. The future looks so bright!
How about you advocate for the family unit which has shown to produce more productive members of society.. guns aren’t the problem, people without direction are