From blogging at age eight to a national political figure
In short: CJ Pearson's rise in American politics began with a mock election in second grade. By age eight, he was already blogging for conservative causes, eventually becoming a prominent media personality and a key figure in youth political advocacy and national campaigns.
Born in 2002, Pearson's political awakening occurred early. During a second-grade mock election for the 2008 presidency, he voted for John McCain, citing the senator's military service as his primary inspiration. This early interest transitioned into active participation by age eight, when he began blogging in support of local conservative politicians in Georgia and participated in the 2014 midterm elections.
Pearson's trajectory is marked by rapid national visibility and shifting alliances. In 2015, he gained attention on YouTube for defending Rudy Giuliani's comments regarding Barack Obama. That same year, he navigated a complex series of endorsements: first for Rand Paul, then Ted Cruz—where he served as national chairman of Teens for Ted—before briefly renouncing conservatism to endorse Bernie Sanders. He eventually joined Donald Trump's campaign as the national chairman of Teens for Trump.
His career has been defined by high-profile legal and political maneuvers. Pearson established the Free Thinker Project and assisted in gathering $160,000 during 2020 to support black-owned enterprises impacted by Atlanta's demonstrations. After the 2020 vote, he became a 'fake elector' for Trump in Georgia and faced litigation; he later co-chaired the Republican National Committee Youth Advisory Council and joined Time's TIME100 Creators in 2025.
Pearson's political identity remains a subject of public scrutiny. While he has identified as a fiscal conservative and social liberal who supports same-sex marriage, his recent platform includes opposing critical race theory, sanctuary state policies, and abortion. He currently focuses on outreach to young and Black voters for the MAGA movement while maintaining ties with major talent agencies.
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