Nalin Haley, son of former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, sent shockwaves through Washington on Monday after issuing a blunt warning to Republican leaders: Gen Z is being crushed by today’s economy — and the GOP is ignoring it.
During an interview on Fox & Friends, Haley laid out a stark picture of unemployment, rising living costs, and the near-impossible path young Americans face under Biden-era policies.
“The first step is admitting we have a problem,” Haley said. “Right now I’m not hearing any Republican leaders talking about the struggles young people are facing every single day.”
He didn’t hold back on Washington’s aging political class either.
“Congress has turned into a glorified nursing home,” he argued. “They either don’t understand what young Americans are dealing with — or they’re completely ignoring it.”
⭐ A Generation Doing Everything Right… and Still Falling Behind
Haley explained that millions of young Americans followed the traditional path — college degrees, internships, rising student loan balances — only to graduate into a weak job market and skyrocketing inflation.
Key data point: ➡️ One-third of recent college graduates are unemployed.
Haley said even his own friends, many of whom graduated from top-tier universities, can’t find basic employment.
“Not one of them has a job — not one,” he said. “They worked hard, spent the money, earned the degrees, and now they’re being pushed aside by foreign workers willing to work for half their salary and by AI systems replacing entry-level jobs.”
This frustration continues to build — and both parties risk losing the next generation if they fail to act.
⭐ The Housing Crisis That Washington Pretends Doesn’t Exist
Haley also highlighted the crushing housing affordability crisis, which he says has become one of the biggest obstacles for young Americans and young families.
According to the National Association of Realtors:
- The average age of a first-time homebuyer is now 40,
- Up from 33 just five years ago.
Haley compared this to his parents, who purchased their first home in the 1990s for just $90,000 — a home now valued at over $400,000.
“Prices have exploded. Interest rates are sky-high. And young Americans simply can’t compete,” he said.
In particular, he criticized how foreign investors — including entities linked to the Chinese Communist Party — have been allowed to purchase U.S. neighborhoods while American families struggle.
⭐ Haley’s America-First Plan to Fix It
Haley laid out several proposals aimed at restoring opportunity for young Americans while protecting U.S. jobs and American communities:
🇺🇸 1. Ban H-1B visas to ensure companies hire Americans first.
He argues that U.S. workers should never be replaced by cheaper foreign labor.
🇺🇸 2. End taxpayer-funded subsidies for illegal immigrants.
Haley said: “We should be helping American citizens first — not people who broke our laws to get here.”
🇺🇸 3. Offer support for first-time homebuyers.
Aimed directly at giving young Americans a fighting chance in today’s housing market.
🇺🇸 4. Block corporate and CCP-linked companies from buying U.S. neighborhoods.
He warned that Americans are being priced out of their own communities.
⭐ A New Conservative Voice Rising?
Haley’s candid, unapologetic comments are drawing national attention.
Many conservatives believe he represents something Republicans desperately need: A younger voice willing to address real economic issues without bowing to political correctness.
Whether he is the GOP’s next rising star or simply the messenger delivering a warning, Haley’s message is clear: Young voters are hurting — and the party that fixes the economy, restores opportunity, and protects American workers will win them.