The Nelk Boys and their Full Send podcast played a big role in getting young men to vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 election. Kyle Forgeard, one of the leaders of Nelk, used their huge social media following to push conservative ideas and support Trump. Their videos and podcasts reached millions of young guys who don’t usually care about politics. This helped turn out votes that the Democrats didn’t see coming.
Nelk’s strategy was simple: skip the boring political talks and speak to young men in their own language. They brought Trump on their podcast, where he joked around and talked like a regular person. This made him seem cool and relatable instead of just another politician. The Nelk Boys didn’t bother with “woke” stuff or PC culture. They focused on fun, freedom, and pushing back against rules they thought were unfair.
Young men liked this message because it felt real. While Democrats were talking about strict policies and “cancel culture,” Nelk showed Trump as someone who didn’t care about pleasing the media. They even started a voter drive called Send the Vote, telling their fans to “get off your a— and vote.” It worked—many first-time voters showed up for Trump, especially in key states.
The left didn’t take Nelk seriously at first. They thought these guys were just pranksters, not a political force. But the numbers don’t lie. Trump won the youth male vote by a bigger margin than ever, and Nelk’s videos about him got over 12 million views before YouTube tried to take them down. Even after that, the damage was done. The liberal media couldn’t stop the wave of support.
Democrats failed because they didn’t understand young men. They kept using the same old strategies, like partnering with celebrities or talking about social justice. Meanwhile, Nelk and Trump went straight to platforms like YouTube and TikTok, where young guys spend their time. They didn’t need fancy ads—just raw, unfiltered conversations that felt like hanging out with friends.
Some critics say Nelk’s content is too rowdy or irresponsible. But their fans don’t care. They’re tired of being told what to think by schools, media, and politicians. Nelk gave them a way to push back and have a voice. Trump’s team smartly leaned into this, letting him be himself instead of forcing him into boring speeches.
The Left’s attempts to “cancel” Nelk only made them stronger. When YouTube deleted their Trump interview, it proved their point about big tech silencing conservatives. Fans shared the video anyway, and it boosted Trump’s image as a fighter against the system. This underdog story resonated with young men who feel ignored by the political class.
In the end, Nelk showed that politics doesn’t have to be stuffy or fake. Trump’s victory with young men wasn’t about policies—it was about trust. By teaming up with influencers who get their audience, he built a movement that’s changing how elections are won. The Democrats can laugh all they want, but they’ll keep losing if they don’t stop lecturing and start listening.
