Influencers are no longer just promoting skincare or the latest makeup trends. They’re calling out media bias, decoding bureaucracy — and, in Kat Abughazaleh’s case, running for Congress. In her video “The Stupid Politics Behind FEC Reports,”Abughazaleh transforms the dry world of campaign finance into a satirical breakdown of political dysfunction. The punchline doesn’t just land — it lingers. For many young voters, this is more than content; it’s the most trusted voice in the room. A new form of journalism is taking shape, one that’s more accessible, entertaining, and often more impactful than legacy news.
Not just skincare: how influencers became Gen Z’s trusted journalists
Influencers are no longer just promoting skincare or the latest makeup trends. They’re calling out media bias, decoding bureaucracy — and, in Kat Abughazaleh’s case, running for Congress.
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