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”’Knowa De Baraso”’ (born October 18, 2011)<ref name=”variety 1″>{{Cite web |last=Littleton |first=Cynthia |date=August 16, 2025 |title=Knowa De Baraso Gives Celebrities and Leaders a Gen Alpha Grilling with iHeart Podcast ‘Now You Know’ |url=https://variety.com/2025/biz/news/knowa-de-baraso-now-you-angela-rye-iheart-reasoned-podcast-1236491007/ |access-date=November 2, 2025 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> is an American [[Internet celebrity|internet personality]], social media influencer, and political commentator. At age 12, he gained national attention during the [[2024 Democratic National Convention]] when he debated [[Mike Lindell]], CEO of [[My Pillow|MyPillow]].<ref name=”:0“>{{Cite web |date=November 14, 2024 |title=Meet Knowa De Baraso, the 13-year-old Democrat who became a viral sensation |url=https://www.newsweek.com/knowa-de-baraso-13-year-old-democrat-viral-sensation-1972969 |access-date=November 2, 2025 |website=Newsweek |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=August 22, 2024 |title=Mike Lindell shaves off mustache, gets into spat with 12-year-old influencer at DNC |url=https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/mike-lindell-dnc-mustache-trump-b2600206.html |access-date=November 2, 2025 |website=The Independent |language=en}}</ref> Following the exchange, De Baraso was interviewed by several national outlets, including ”[[Newsweek]]” and ”[[Sky News]]”, where he discussed his support for Vice President [[Kamala Harris]] and his interest in youth engagement in political processes.<ref name=”:0” /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kamala Harris ‘winning TikTok FYP battle’ |url=https://news.sky.com/video/kamala-harris-winning-tiktok-fyp-battle-13201346 |access-date=November 2, 2025 |website=Sky News |language=en}}</ref>
”’Knowa De Baraso”’ (born October 18, 2011)<ref name=”variety 1″>{{Cite web |last=Littleton |first=Cynthia |date=August 16, 2025 |title=Knowa De Baraso Gives Celebrities and Leaders a Gen Alpha Grilling with iHeart Podcast ‘Now You Know’ |url=https://variety.com/2025/biz/news/knowa-de-baraso-now-you-angela-rye-iheart-reasoned-podcast-1236491007/ |access-date=November 2, 2025 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> is an American [[Internet celebrity|internet personality]], social media influencer, and political commentator. At age 12, he gained national attention during the [[2024 Democratic National Convention]] when he debated [[Mike Lindell]], CEO of [[My Pillow|MyPillow]].<ref name=””>{{Cite web |date=November 14, 2024 |title=Meet Knowa De Baraso, the 13-year-old Democrat who became a viral sensation |url=https://www.newsweek.com/knowa-de-baraso-13-year-old-democrat-viral-sensation-1972969 |access-date=November 2, 2025 |website=Newsweek |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=August 22, 2024 |title=Mike Lindell shaves off mustache, gets into spat with 12-year-old influencer at DNC |url=https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/mike-lindell-dnc-mustache-trump-b2600206.html |access-date=November 2, 2025 |website=The Independent |language=en}}</ref> Following the exchange, De Baraso was interviewed by several national outlets, including ”[[Newsweek]]” and ”[[Sky News]]”, where he discussed his support for Vice President [[Kamala Harris]] and his interest in youth engagement in political processes.<ref name=”” /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kamala Harris ‘winning TikTok FYP battle’ |url=https://news.sky.com/video/kamala-harris-winning-tiktok-fyp-battle-13201346 |access-date=November 2, 2025 |website=Sky News |language=en}}</ref>
== Early life ==
== Early life ==
De Baraso was born in [[Atlanta|Atlanta, Georgia]], where he lives with his mother, whose identity he has kept private due to concerns about online harassment and threats.<ref name=”:1“>{{Cite web |last=Littleton |first=Cynthia |date=August 31, 2024 |title=Roland S. Martin Enlists Social Media Political Sensation Knowa De Baraso for Black Star Network |url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/roland-s-martin-knowa-de-baraso-black-star-network-black-owned-media-1236125865/ |access-date=November 2, 2025 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref>
De Baraso was born in [[Atlanta|Atlanta, Georgia]], where he lives with his mother, whose identity he has kept private due to concerns about online harassment and threats.<ref name=””>{{Cite web |last=Littleton |first=Cynthia |date=August 31, 2024 |title=Roland S. Martin Enlists Social Media Political Sensation Knowa De Baraso for Black Star Network |url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/roland-s-martin-knowa-de-baraso-black-star-network-black-owned-media-1236125865/ |access-date=November 2, 2025 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref>
He is homeschooled and has pursued interests in social media, content creation, and political engagement from a young age.<ref name=”:1” />
He is homeschooled and has pursued interests in social media, content creation, and political engagement from a young age.<ref name=”” />
== Political involvement ==
== Political involvement ==
De Baraso has publicly supported multiple [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] candidates and causes and he has been invited to the [[White House]] multiple times.<ref name=”:1” /> During the [[2025 Democratic National Committee chairmanship election]], he stated that the party “needs a true leader”.<ref name=”:2“>{{Cite web |last=Scripps News |first= |date=December 18, 2024 |title=13-year-old says new Democratic leadership will need ideas that resonate with young voters |url=https://www.scrippsnews.com/politics/knowa-de-baraso-says-new-democratic-leadership-will-need-ideas-that-resonate-with-young-voters |access-date=November 2, 2025 |website=Scripps News |language=en}}</ref> In a post on X, he endorsed [[Martin O’Malley]] for the position.<ref>{{Cite web |last=De Baraso |first=Knowa |date=December 21, 2024 |title=My fellow Democrats, I am proud to endorse my new found friend, Martin O’Malley for DNC Chair. |url=https://x.com/KnowaDeBaraso/status/1870596284626948554 |url-status=live |website=X (Formerly Known as Twitter)}}</ref> O’Malley acknowledged the endorsement by sharing De Baraso’s statement and welcoming his support.<ref>{{Cite web |last=O’Malley |first=Martin |date=December 21, 2024 |title=Thank you @KnowaWasTaken for your support! Let’s reengage, reconnect, and rebuild our party. That starts with making sure young Democrats like Knowa have a voice in our party! |url=https://x.com/MartinOMalley/status/1870611901002195268 |url-status=live |website=X (Formerly Known as Twitter)}}</ref>
De Baraso has publicly supported multiple [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] candidates and causes and he has been invited to the [[White House]] multiple times.<ref name=”” /> During the [[2025 Democratic National Committee chairmanship election]], he stated that the party “needs a true leader”.<ref name=””>{{Cite web |last=Scripps News |first= |date=December 18, 2024 |title=13-year-old says new Democratic leadership will need ideas that resonate with young voters |url=https://www.scrippsnews.com/politics/knowa-de-baraso-says-new-democratic-leadership-will-need-ideas-that-resonate-with-young-voters |access-date=November 2, 2025 |website=Scripps News |language=en}}</ref> In a post on X, he endorsed [[Martin O’Malley]] for the position.<ref>{{Cite web |last=De Baraso |first=Knowa |date=December 21, 2024 |title=My fellow Democrats, I am proud to endorse my new found friend, Martin O’Malley for DNC Chair. |url=https://x.com/KnowaDeBaraso/status/1870596284626948554 |url-status=live |website=X (Formerly Known as Twitter)}}</ref> O’Malley acknowledged the endorsement by sharing De Baraso’s statement and welcoming his support.<ref>{{Cite web |last=O’Malley |first=Martin |date=December 21, 2024 |title=Thank you @KnowaWasTaken for your support! Let’s reengage, reconnect, and rebuild our party. That starts with making sure young Democrats like Knowa have a voice in our party! |url=https://x.com/MartinOMalley/status/1870611901002195268 |url-status=live |website=X (Formerly Known as Twitter)}}</ref>
He also supported [[Kamala Harris 2024 presidential campaign|Kamala Harris in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.]]<ref name=”:0” /> In an interview with [[Scripps News]] in December 2024, De Baraso said that he “has been on the campaign trail with [[Joe Biden]] and [[Kamala Harris]] since the beginning of 2023″ and praised Harris for engaging young voters and for her work on [[climate change]] and [[Gun violence in the United States|gun violence prevention.]]<ref name=”:0” /><ref name=”:2” />
He also supported [[Kamala Harris 2024 presidential campaign|Kamala Harris in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.]]<ref name=”” /> In an interview with [[Scripps News]] in December 2024, De Baraso said that he “has been on the campaign trail with [[Joe Biden]] and [[Kamala Harris]] since the beginning of 2023″ and praised Harris for engaging young voters and for her work on [[climate change]] and [[Gun violence in the United States|gun violence prevention.]]<ref name=”” /><ref name=”” />
== 2024 Democratic National Convention ==
== 2024 Democratic National Convention ==
At age twelve, De Baraso attended the [[2024 Democratic National Convention]] in [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]]. During the convention, he engaged in an exchange with [[My Pillow|MyPillow]] CEO [[Mike Lindell]] regarding Lindell’s claims about the 2020 United States presidential election.<ref name=”:1” /> A recording of the encounter was posted to social media platforms by journalists, including [[Mark Stone (journalist)|Mark Stone]] of ”[[Sky News]].”<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=August 21, 2024 |title=Scenes in the #DNC2024 – here is 12-year-old @KnowaWasTaken grilling Trump surrogate Mike Lindell (Mr Pillow Man for Fox News viewers) about ‘stolen elections’ |url=https://x.com/Stone_SkyNews/status/1826400171896492421?lang=en |website=Twitter}}</ref>
At age twelve, De Baraso attended the [[2024 Democratic National Convention]] in [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]]. During the convention, he engaged in an exchange with [[My Pillow|MyPillow]] CEO [[Mike Lindell]] regarding Lindell’s claims about the 2020 United States presidential election.<ref name=”” /> A recording of the encounter was posted to social media platforms by journalists, including [[Mark Stone (journalist)|Mark Stone]] of ”[[Sky News]].”<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=August 21, 2024 |title=Scenes in the #DNC2024 – here is 12-year-old @KnowaWasTaken grilling Trump surrogate Mike Lindell (Mr Pillow Man for Fox News viewers) about ‘stolen elections’ |url=https://x.com/Stone_SkyNews/status/1826400171896492421?lang=en |website=Twitter}}</ref>
De Baraso stated that the video received over 50 million views within twelve hours of being posted.<ref name=”:0” /> ”[[Late Night with Seth Meyers]]” featured a segment referencing the interaction, and ”Variety” reported that “no social media maven on the ground at the United Center got more of a boost out of the DNC marathon than 12-year-old Knowa De Baraso”.<ref name=”:1” />
De Baraso stated that the video received over 50 million views within twelve hours of being posted.<ref name=”” /> ”[[Late Night with Seth Meyers]]” featured a segment referencing the interaction, and ”Variety” reported that “no social media maven on the ground at the United Center got more of a boost out of the DNC marathon than 12-year-old Knowa De Baraso”.<ref name=”” />
== Podcast ==
== Podcast ==
American political commentator
Knowa De Baraso (born October 18, 2011)[1] is an American internet personality, social media influencer, and political commentator. At age 12, he gained national attention during the 2024 Democratic National Convention when he debated Mike Lindell, CEO of MyPillow.[2][3] Following the exchange, De Baraso was interviewed by several national outlets, including Newsweek and Sky News, where he discussed his support for Vice President Kamala Harris and his interest in youth engagement in political processes.[2][4]
De Baraso was born in Atlanta, Georgia, where he lives with his mother, whose identity he has kept private due to concerns about online harassment and threats.[5]
He is homeschooled and has pursued interests in social media, content creation, and political engagement from a young age.[5]
Political involvement
[edit]
De Baraso has publicly supported multiple Democratic candidates and causes and he has been invited to the White House multiple times.[5] During the 2025 Democratic National Committee chairmanship election, he stated that the party “needs a true leader”.[6] In a post on X, he endorsed Martin O’Malley for the position.[7] O’Malley acknowledged the endorsement by sharing De Baraso’s statement and welcoming his support.[8]
He also supported Kamala Harris in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.[2] In an interview with Scripps News in December 2024, De Baraso said that he “has been on the campaign trail with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris since the beginning of 2023″ and praised Harris for engaging young voters and for her work on climate change and gun violence prevention.[2][6]
2024 Democratic National Convention
[edit]
At age twelve, De Baraso attended the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. During the convention, he engaged in an exchange with MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell regarding Lindell’s claims about the 2020 United States presidential election.[5] A recording of the encounter was posted to social media platforms by journalists, including Mark Stone of Sky News.[9]
De Baraso stated that the video received over 50 million views within twelve hours of being posted.[2] Late Night with Seth Meyers featured a segment referencing the interaction, and Variety reported that “no social media maven on the ground at the United Center got more of a boost out of the DNC marathon than 12-year-old Knowa De Baraso”.[5]
In July 2024, De Baraso launched a podcast with iHeart titled Now You Know with Knowa De Baraso. He described the show as a “pop culture and politics podcast” and said it would not be “100 percent politics-focused”, explaining that it aimed to “merge entertainment and politics at the same time”.[1]
- ^ a b Littleton, Cynthia (August 16, 2025). “Knowa De Baraso Gives Celebrities and Leaders a Gen Alpha Grilling with iHeart Podcast ‘Now You Know’“. Variety. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e “Meet Knowa De Baraso, the 13-year-old Democrat who became a viral sensation”. Newsweek. November 14, 2024. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ “Mike Lindell shaves off mustache, gets into spat with 12-year-old influencer at DNC”. The Independent. August 22, 2024. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ “Kamala Harris ‘winning TikTok FYP battle’“. Sky News. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e Littleton, Cynthia (August 31, 2024). “Roland S. Martin Enlists Social Media Political Sensation Knowa De Baraso for Black Star Network”. Variety. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ a b Scripps News (December 18, 2024). “13-year-old says new Democratic leadership will need ideas that resonate with young voters”. Scripps News. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ De Baraso, Knowa (December 21, 2024). “My fellow Democrats, I am proud to endorse my new found friend, Martin O’Malley for DNC Chair”. X (Formerly Known as Twitter).
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ O’Malley, Martin (December 21, 2024). “Thank you @KnowaWasTaken for your support! Let’s reengage, reconnect, and rebuild our party. That starts with making sure young Democrats like Knowa have a voice in our party!”. X (Formerly Known as Twitter).
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ “Scenes in the #DNC2024 – here is 12-year-old @KnowaWasTaken grilling Trump surrogate Mike Lindell (Mr Pillow Man for Fox News viewers) about ‘stolen elections’“. Twitter. August 21, 2024.
