America's Youngest Congressman Sounds the Alarm

Rep. Maxwell Frost is the youngest US congressman—and every headline and article about him (including ours!) never fails to mention it. Hailed as the first and only (for now) Gen Z Representative, Frost rose from the ranks of activism as the national organizing director for March for Our Lives to Congress, when he was elected to represent central Florida nearly two years ago. He instantly aligned with several big progressive causes, especially ending gun violence, and joined the Congressional Progressive Caucus. He also became an outspoken defender of and campaigner for President Joe Biden. That's come at a cost. More recently, critics singled him out for having betrayed his activist roots, accusing him of not being outspoken enough about the war in Gaza.

Having just won his primary this week, Frost is facing reelection in November and @GarrisonHayeshad the chance to catch up with him in one of the DNC's fancy "creator" spaces on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. During the sit-down interview, they talked about what he’s learned in his short time in Congress (it's dysfunctional!), how to navigate big, contentious issues (it's hard!), and what he wants to see from the Harris campaign in terms of policy (he’s very excited about housing! Not surprising when you recall his apartment-hunting headaches when he arrived in DC.)

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[BCR]

Congratulations Congressman Frost! 💙🌊🇺🇸💯

[jamesparks]

Love Maxwell frost. He is the future of our party and that makes me proud. Great interview thank you! VOTE BLUE DOWN THE LINE

[mariaangelova]

Awesome interview, thank you both! 👏🙌👍

[Kim-bttf]

Congressman Frost doesn't remember a time when both parties did sit down, have a meal or drink together, to discuss policies. I am old enough to remember a time, that they didn't see each other as enemies! We can thank Gingrich and McConnell for the propaganda that the Republicans spew. I believe Frost and his generation will bring civilized government back. He gives me hope ❤ !!

[arnold]

I’m happy he’s my congressman. It’s good to see someone my age representing us.

[elizabethadeniyi]

Congratulations to you Congressman. I wish you good luck in the general
Election.

[jolness]

Garrison is awesome. Always happy to see his vids pop up.

[bikingal]

smart man.. so young but so impressive...glad he's on our side

[kewlglamma]

Rep Frost and the other young guns in Congress give me HOPE. Much respect to them all...

[BimRen]

Great interview. Thank you to Congressman Frost for sharing how community programmes could help lower gun violence. While policy gives us tools, real change is made at the community level.

[javiersosa]

Great interview! I started following off the first video I’ve seen if yours. This is the second, and I’m impressed!

Keep going 💪🏽✊🏽

[mariloustarr]

I hope Congressman Frost becomes Senator Frost really soon!❤

[coletteaverill]

Well how great is he? I love that guy! I'm going to continue to watch for him. It's so refreshing to hear an elected official speak about learning and researching. It's also interesting to learn that there are some positive resources within our government to assist our legislators. It clarifies the agenda of senators and congressmen who do not take advantage of those resources to serve their constitutents. They simply don't care and think they already know everything. Kudos to you Congressman Frost!

[Puzekat]

I like this reporter, keep up the good work

[JamesBarry-jm]

You have to invite them over fir dinner

[sandydiller]

This guy needs more exposure in order to draw other young people like him directly into community service and/or running for public office. He’s really something; I wish he was my congressman.

[carolynallard]

Maxwell Frost is the future of our country!

[carolmcbride]

Great info! Representstive Frost always gives me that needed bigger perspective. So now we all know there is no excuse. None. For Boebert and Greene to be so stupid. When specialists will actually go to their offices and brief them!

[pamparker]

Frost is the best young democrat in America

[NopeUghUghAbsolutelyNot]

Dont forget those who love to manipulate the dysfunction that is our system