John Paul Leon (Sharp Young Minds, TPUSA Berkely)

John Paul Leon is a leading Gen Z voice in American politics and culture. He serves as President of the Turning Point USA chapter at UC Berkeley, where he works to empower young students to think boldly, challenge orthodoxy, and engage in meaningful debate. He is also the Founder of Young Sharp Minds, an emerging youth-driven organization dedicated to cultivating intellectual curiosity and independent thought.John Paul is widely recognized online for defeating Destiny in a high-profile debate, an appearance that helped cement his reputation as a sharp, articulate commentator unafraid to take on big ideas and bigger personalities.He is the Editor-in-Chief of the California Review, UC Berkeley’s historic conservative publication, where he oversees editorial direction, strategic growth, and investigative projects.Academically, John Paul is a double major in Economics and Philosophy, with a minor in Public Policy, reflecting his passion for rigorous thinking, real-world problem-solving, and the intersection of ideas and governance.A frequent guest on Fox News, he brings a confident, principled Gen Z perspective to national conversations, offering commentary on politics, culture, higher education, and public policy.Whether writing, debating, organizing, or speaking on national television, John Paul Leon is shaping the next generation of political thought with clarity, conviction, and purpose.   / @johnpaulleon_sharpyoungminds  https://www.instagram.com/john.paul.l...