Claudia Conway: Gen-Z Icon

Claudia Conway, a raging liberal closely linked to members of President Trump’s posse, continues to wreak havoc on conservative White House leaders. As the daughter of Kellyanne Conway, former advisor to Trump, Conway has a direct line to some serious insider information. Regularly seen trending on Twitter and featured on Fox News, this fiery teen consistently manages to capture the nation’s attention.

At only age 15, Conway holds an immense power both within her family and as a social media presence. 

She regularly provides her 1.2 million TikTok and 560.4K Twitter followers both with political rants and updates on the newest family drama. Conway has been brutally honest when speaking about her parents, even going so far as to pursue emancipation. 

In August, Conway tweeted that she was seeking emancipation due to “years of childhood trauma and abuse,” prompting both of her parents to quickly step away from their jobs. Her mother quickly resigned from her position as a close advisor to Trump, apparently seeking to restore a relationship with her daughter and focus on “less drama, more mama.” Father George Conway announced that same day he would step away from the conservative Lincoln Project to “devote more time to family matters.”

Although her parents have stepped away from the heart of conservative politics in DC, Conway continues to regularly post on social media criticizing Trump and her parents, urging followers to vote the president out. 

Conway also speaks out as an honest advocate from mental health, adding to and better engaging her large teenage following. She has spoken multiple times on the stigma surrounding mental health in young people, encouraging followers to prioritize their mental wellbeing. Taking multiple short breaks from social media to stabilize her own mental health, Conway frequently uses her large platform to promote vulnerability and compassion in regards to such illnesses. 

Most recently, Conway has provided followers with an onslaught of posts criticizing Trump’s reaction to COVID-19, his resistance to wearing masks and following proper safety protocols.

“Wear your masks. Don’t listen to our idiot president,” said Conway in her response to Trump’s tweet instructing Americans to stop living in fear of COVID-19. “Protect yourself and those around you.” 

After learning her mother tested positive for the virus, Conway took to social media to inform the country of this development, forcing Kellyanne to quickly make a statement on Twitter. Shortly after, she posted some controversial and potentially classified information about Trump’s current health, claiming that “he [was] actually doing badly and they [were] doing what they could to stabilize him.”

While Conway’s statements about Trump’s condition were not actually verified, her insider status gives her a sense of credibility with many followers. Many speculate that she listened in on private conversations before picking up on the tidbit and releasing it to the public. There appears to be some validity to the teenager’s statement as clips showing Trump gasping for breath began to circulate.

In general, Conway seems to be causing disruption and disarray in the media, with both her parents and prominent conservatives quick to criticize the teen. However, Conway refuses to be silenced, continuing to condemn Trump and conservatives alike.