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Media figures like Miranda Devine see "Frat Boy Summer" as a backlash—a much-needed reassertion of American patriotism among young people. Her commentary praises these young men for their unapologetic display of masculinity and patriotic solidarity, contrasting them with the older, entitled generation of campus activists.
Meanwhile, media outlets and conservative commentators are celebrating the rise of these youth as a sign of hope—a turn back to core American values. The movement epitomizes a broader societal trend where young men are increasingly defending rather than degrading their nation, leading to a potential redefinition of cultural and political norms in America.