Many college-aged activists expressed frustration, stating that they had supported a movement centered on non-interventionism and are now disillusioned by the prospect of a prolonged war. This demographic shift was reflected in the crowd, which was predominantly composed of Baby Boomers and older members of Generation X, leading to discussions about CPAC’s future cultural relevance.While foreign policy was the primary source of tension, the conference found common ground in the administration’s domestic policies, specifically regarding immigration. The mention of recent border crackdowns and the presence of border czar Tom Homan drew some of the loudest cheers of the weekend.
