Hey folks, it’s me, Dan The Price Man. In today’s digital era, famous YouTubers and movie stars wield such an immense influence over young Americans.
They shape their beliefs and values with every video and blockbuster role.
For instance, when The Avengers campaigned against Donald Trump in 2020, their star power amplified their political stance, reaching millions.
While they have the right to speak, I find it annoying. Such celebrity sway—intentional or not—can mislead youth on complex issues. It can favor fame over facts and skew a generation’s perspective.
As my Dad once said:
“A celebrity’s political opinion is as valuable as a prostitute saying they love you”
In 2025, America stands divided, gripped by fear, drowning in lies, and split by deepening tears. The biggest issue of Modern America isn’t one thing.
It’s a toxic brew of rampant fear-mongering. There is growing self-advocacy for terrorism from both citizens and leaders.
A flood of misinformation, especially AI-generated, contributes to the problem. Additionally, political division is ripping the country apart.
Let’s dig into how these forces are the biggest issue of Modern America.
These aren’t just news stories—they’re a threat to America’s future.
The Rise of Fear-Mongering: A Tool for Control
What Fear-Mongering Looks Like in 2025
Fear-mongering isn’t new, but in 2025, it’s a weapon on steroids. Politicians, media, and influencers wield it to push agendas and keep people rattled.
X posts reveal extremists using reddit misinformation to spread propaganda and spark violence, feeding off fear.
Whether it’s overhyped threats of terrorism, economic ruin, or cultural decay, the message is clear: danger the biggest issue of Modern America.
Back in 2017, Amnesty International pointed out a “politics of demonization.” That playbook’s still in use—and it’s only gotten worse.
The 2024 election cycle proved fear’s a goldmine. A World Economic Forum survey identified AI-driven misinformation as the top global risk for the next two years.
It outranks climate change or war. Fear-mongering dominates 2025, but let’s get the story straight. The left spins wild tales, climate Armageddon, Trump as “Hitler 2.0”—to ram through socialist agendas.
Trump, though? He’s sounding the alarm on real biggest issue of Modern America: border chaos, economic threats, and global instability. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) logged over 2.5 million border encounters in 2023, a crisis the left shrugs off.
The Impact on Society
Fear doesn’t just divide—it warps reality. The 2021 Chapman Survey of American Fears revealed that people reliant on social media news experience heightened fear.
This fear is often tied to conspiracy mindsets. This isn’t smart caution—it’s fear-fueled chaos, tanking quality of life and driving extreme actions. In 2025, that’s on full show.
There is distrust in institutions. Neighbors are at each other’s throats. Cars are being vandalized and cheered on.
Self-Advocacy for Terrorism: The Current Biggest Issue of Modern America
The Public’s Role
Self-advocacy for terrorism isn’t some edge-case problem—it’s seeping into the mainstream.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) reported in 2024 about a worrying trend. Domestic terrorist attacks and plots against government targets have nearly tripled in the last five years.
These acts are driven by partisans.
This isn’t just lone gunmen, it’s a rising comfort with violence as politics. Reddit turbocharges hotbeds for extremist propaganda.
CSIS says almost all domestic terrorists use the web to learn tricks, link up, and push disinformation.
Black Lives Matter and Antifa riots in 2020 torched cities. Portland faced over 100 nights of chaos, and the Democrats cheered.
Trump’s base gets rowdy, no doubt—January 6 was a mess, and it’s fair to call it an outlier worth condemning. But the left’s violence?
It’s a pattern, waved off as “mostly peaceful” by CNN while businesses burned.
Politicians Fanning the Flames
Politicians aren’t sitting this out—they’re pouring fuel on the fire. CSIS points to partisan rhetoric as a terrorism booster.
Social media’s a megaphone for this. Reddit and TikTok host extremist rants from both sides, but the left’s “destroy everything” crowd justifies attacking MAGA daily.
The FBI flags “boogaloo” nuts on the right. But, the DHS reported people vandalizing Tesla cars, even ones on their own side.
Trump’s supporters wave flags; the left’s hurl Molotovs. This isn’t leadership—it’s fear-based control, muddling dissent with terrorism, another biggest issue of Modern America
The Misinformation Explosion
Misinformation’s an old foe, but in 2025, it’s a raging inferno. Columbia University’s 2024 panel on political misinformation called it a potential game-changer in the 2024 election.
The left’s game is dirty.
Recently, on X, saw deepfakes of Vance “confessing” to nonsense spread about Elon Musk.
Compare that to Trump’s exaggerations, overblown, sure, but not fabricated from thin air.
The left’s misinformation isn’t clutter; it’s a weapon.
The fallout’s brutal. In a bizarre twist, Democratic leaders have jumped on TikTok. The platform is famous for dance challenges and lip-syncing.
They are using it to push the narrative that Trump is lying about egg prices.
The worst part? They’re all saying the same thing, like a script for an actor.
The trend features these politicians wandering grocery store aisles. They’re holding up egg cartons, and insisting that prices aren’t dropping “on day one.”
It’s a clear ploy to undermine his economic stance and paint him as disconnected from everyday Americans.
Sure, egg prices have fluctuated recently. You want to know who caused that?
The Biden administration’s decision to cull millions of chickens is mostly to blame.
But, this TikTok stunt seems more like a move to attract the youth vote.
It doesn’t seem to be a genuine economic debate.
AI-Generated Misinformation: A New Frontier
AI kicks misinformation into overdrive.
During the 2024 election cycle, AI-generated fabrications significantly disrupted the political landscape, amplifying misinformation to unprecedented levels.
AI-generated robocalls, mimicking candidates’ voices, disseminated false polling instructions, strategically targeting swing states to suppress voter turnout.
Meanwhile, deepfake videos have proliferated across social media, garnering millions of views before being debunked.
Social media’s a mess. Reddit, Meta, and YouTube gutted moderation teams since 2020, per Free Press, letting misinformation run wild.
YouTube’s 2023 call to stop yanking false 2020 election claims, citing “open debate,” just fed distrust. This isn’t clutter—it’s calculated chaos, shredding any shared reality.
The Increase in Political Division: A Fractured Nation
The Divide in 2025
Political division’s old news, but in 2025, it’s a canyon. A 2022 Quinnipiac survey said 76% of Americans see internal political instability as a bigger threat than foreign foes.
Social media’s the fuel. A 2020 Frontiers study showed misinformation built echo chambers, with users chasing bias-friendly info.
In 2025, it’s uglier—TikTok, Reddit, and WhatsApp silo people where lies breed. The 2021 Chapman Survey tied online news to terrorism fears, worsened by conspiracy thinking, driving polarization harder.
The Role of Leaders and Media
Leaders and media aren’t mending this—they’re breaking it wider. Columbia University’s 2024 panel warned of its damage. CNN, MSNBC, and The New York Times make claims like “Trump’s a Russian puppet.”
Fake Trump videos “slurring vets” exploded on X, debunked but still viral. The Mueller report killed the Russia collusion myth, yet the left clings to it like gospel.
The Journal of Democracy warned in 2023 that generative AI swamps media with lies, tanking trust and splitting voters. In 2025, that’s here—America’s not just divided; it’s shattered.
The Power of Celebrity Influence
Celebrities and influencers hold immense sway over young Americans, especially in the politically charged climate of 2024-2025.
Hollywood stars have leveraged their fame, they frame him as a villain straight out of their blockbuster scripts. I hate it.
- Mark Ruffalo’s Climate Crusade: In October 2024, Mark Ruffalo took to X to slam Trump. Calling him a “betrayal of future generations.”
His post, which garnered over 500,000 likes, urged fans to vote against Trump, tying his Marvel persona to real-world activism. Source: October 15, 2024. - Chris Evans Protests Immigration: In March 2025, Chris Evans, known as Captain America, shared photos with the caption, “This isn’t the America I believe in.”
His stance resonated with millions of young followers, amplifying anti-Trump sentiment.
While their intentions are sincere, these actors risk oversimplifying complex issues.
For a generation raised on their films, this can blur the line between entertainment and reality.
Politics aren’t comic book plots with clear heroes and villains.
Content Creators, Misguiding the Youth
Big YouTubers and TikTokers often wield more influence than traditional celebrities. It’s infuriating since, wittingly or not, steer young people toward ignorance.
Their reach is massive, and their errors can have lasting consequences.
- TikTok’s Election Conspiracy: In December 2024, a viral TikTok trend saw influencers allege the presidential election was “rigged”. Polls showed a 15% uptick in election distrust among all voters.
These creators thrive on engagement, not accuracy. Young audiences, still forming their critical thinking skills, often swallow these half-baked claims whole.
It’s a betrayal of trust that leaves them vulnerable to manipulation.
Reddit’s Dangerous Game
Reddit’s role in amplifying extreme terrorism is alarming, especially when it crosses into advocating harm. You’re right to call it a dangerous game, here’s why.
- Reddit Bans After Threats: Reddit’s biased banwaves created environments where calls to kill Elon Musk and Donald Trump.
r/WhitePeopleTwitter users posted comments urging violence against members of Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). - Tim Walz Smear Campaign: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz attempted to leverage Tesla’s falling stock price during a 2025 campaign event.
He took a swipe at Elon Musk, an immigrant entrepreneur who advocates for a greener Earth with electric vehicles.
Walz quipped that he checked Tesla’s declining value for a daily “boost”. But this backfired when the stock actually rose by 20% that week.
These incidents show how Reddit’s misplaced moderation can turn echo chambers into powder kegs. Young users are drawn to the platform’s raw energy.
They see this vitriol as a call to action. They can’t recognize it as reckless noise.
Slander and Lies: Musk, DOGE, and Trump
Misinformation targeting Elon Musk, DOGE, and Trump is relentless, blending truth with fabrication to confuse and divide. Here’s what’s been brewing in 2024-2025.
- Elon Musk and Tesla Attacks: In recent months, Tesla vehicles have been targeted by a wave of vandalism. Including arson, gunfire, and graffiti with messages like “Nazi”, clearly driven by backlash against Elon on Reddit.
They’re even doxxing live Tesla owners. - DOGE: Old-guard Democrats, like Josh Weil, have accused DOGE of threatening critical services like Social Security. They use fear tactics by warning seniors their checks will not arrive.
- Vance Deepfake Scandal: In March 2025, a deepfake video of Vance saying “He’s not even an American. He is from South Africa. And he’s cosplaying as this great American leader.” when talking about Elon Musk. CNN even ran with this story, knowing it’s fabricated.
These lies distort reality, and young Americans—bombarded by viral snippets—often lack the tools to sift fact from fiction.
Other Stories You’ve Missed
Here are extra 2024-2025 examples that align with my concerns:
- Robert Downey Jr.’s Trump Jab: In February 2025, Downey Jr., Iron Man himself, made a quip at an awards show. He said that Trump’s policies were “straight out of a supervillain playbook.”
- Twitch’s Double Standards: Twitch streamer Hasanabi is a well-known political commentator. He stirred controversy by suggesting violence against Senator Rick Scott. This occurred during a livestream.
He said, “If you cared about Medicare fraud, you would kill Rick Scott.” That earned him a quick One-Day Ban.
This lenient punishment sparked outrage.
Other creators, like VTubers, face far harsher penalties, for much less. This incident reignited debates about fairness and transparency in Twitch’s enforcement of its community guidelines. - Donald Trump’s Assassination Attempt: The FBI confirmed the incident as a legitimate assassination attempt. Despite this, a wave of skepticism erupted on Reddit and X. Claiming it was staged or faked to boost Trump’s 2024 election chances.
Some pointed to Trump’s fist-pumping bravado and the Secret Service’s response as “too theatrical.” Others speculated about fake blood or a pre-planned setup.
This shows how quickly misinformation can spread, even in the face of clear evidence.
The Bigger Picture
You’re right to despise this. I hate it. Celebrities like the Avengers actors, content creators, and platforms are influencing young minds and sometimes for the worse.
Propaganda and slander against Musk, DOGE, and Trump add fuel to the fire. The influence is undeniable, but it’s often shallow, reckless, or outright deceptive.
Young and Old Americans are caught in a digital crossfire, fed narratives that prize drama over truth.
The fix isn’t censorship—it’s critical thinking. They need to question the heroes on their screens, the influencers in their feeds, and talk to their family.
Because in 2025, ignorance isn’t just a flaw—it’s a weapon. It’s the biggest issue of Modern America.
Tying It All Together: A Perfect Storm
Fear-mongering, terrorism advocacy, misinformation, and division aren’t standalone—they’re a lethal combo.
Fear pushes people to extremes, making violence and lies more palatable. AI-driven misinformation ramps up that fear, spreading conspiracies that widen splits.
Politicians and citizens cheering terrorism ride this wave, using falsehoods to excuse violence. Division locks it in—no one trusts enough to stop the biggest issue of Modern America
The 2024 election laid it bare, America was done with the lies.
In 2025, the edge is still there. This isn’t just America’s top issue—it’s a fight for its core.
What Can Be Done?
- Media Literacy: Get sharp. Columbia University’s 2024 panel pushed media literacy to combat misinformation. Verify sources, and challenge narratives.
- Demand Accountability: Press platforms to clean up. Free Press said in 2024 that Reddit, Meta, and YouTube cut moderation, make them step up.
- Reject Fear: Don’t let fear rule. Call out fear-mongering on sight.
- Bridge the Divide: Talk across lines. Division grows in silos—bust them.
- Don’t let it control your life: I know it looks scary, but, remember to focus on your life first. Family matters.
A Call to Action
America in 2025 teeters on collapse—fear-mongering, terrorism advocacy, misinformation, and division are gutting its heart.
The fight’s on for truth, against violence, and to rebuild trust—one fact, one talk, one move at a time. But, thankfully, Americans chose right for voting for President Trump in 2025.
Then comes the next question; What’s the next step?
What’s your view on America’s biggest issue? Share below or ping on X @DanThePriceMan.
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