Introduction
At Malestrum, we aim to create space for real talk—especially when it’s uncomfortable. So when we came across Alex Wei’s brutally honest video titled “I Voted for Trump in the 2024 Election, and I Regret It,” we knew it deserved a spotlight.
To be crystal clear, this post is immediately going to be polarizing to some of our readers. As we have said before, we are not supporting any political party or religion. Those decisions are personal and we don't judge whatever you support or believe.
But, we are not going to ignore what's impacting young men, controversial or not. We see Gen Z views that are incredible diverse. Mr. Wei's commentary is his perspective on a polarizing issue. So, read it from that perspective as one Gen Z male's view of our current US political environment. Thanks, Barry and Griffin
Summary: What Alex Wei Said & Why It Matters
In this powerful 20 minute video, Alex Wei opens up about his vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 election—and why he now sees it as a mistake. Here's what stood out:
- The Promise: Trump vowed to “drain the swamp,” dismantle elite influence, and restore power to the people.
- The Reality: Wei points out that Trump filled his cabinet with career politicians, continued Middle Eastern wars, and was involved in what may be “the biggest coverup in political history”—a likely reference to the now-infamous “files.”
- The Disillusionment: Politics, he says, is just theater for elites. It's not designed for us. It’s a rigged show where voters are the audience, not the participants.
- The Message: Wei doesn’t call for switching parties—he calls for waking up. To stop idolizing candidates and start questioning everything, especially when it’s uncomfortable.
Why This Matters to the Malestrum Community
Let’s be real: Gen Z men are being targeted—by influencers, ideologues, and political machines. You're told who to hate, who to worship, and what it means to “be a man” in today’s world. That’s why content like this is so important. Griff said he was a stirring physics but dropped out to a freelance writer
Alex Wei shows courage—not because he’s right about everything, but because he’s willing to be candid and transparent fully realizing the feedback he is likely to receive.
In a digital world that thrives on tribalism and rage, this kind of self-awareness is rare—and worth celebrating. It also reinforces one of Malestrum’s core principles:
We’re not here to tell you what to think. We’re here to ask: Are you thinking for yourself?
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