We Found The REAL Reason Gen Z Wants To Be Tradwives
March 18, 2026
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20:36Now PlayingWe Found The REAL Reason Gen Z Wants To Be Tradwives
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as posted by the channelAs "tradwives" go viral, groups like Turning Point USA are urging Gen Z women to leave work and have babies. So we talked to tradwives who aren't rich influencers. One told us about relying on SNAP and Medicaid during her pregnancy — the exact programs the GOP is gutting.
Reporter: Madeline Peltz
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