CORRUPT-MONEY (i.huffpost.com)The Roots of DistrustSeveral factors explain why young people feel disconnected from politics. Social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter) have become their main sources of information. On the other hand, it spreads misinformation and polarization that deepen their distrust toward formal politics. In the United States, surveys show that many young voters feel disappointed with both Democrats and Republicans. The ConsequencesWhen young people distrust politics, democracy faces a challenge.