The Republican National Committee (RNC) started a college-focused program entitled "Make Campus Great Again" to excite and mobilize young supporters of President Trump Donald John TrumpFederal prosecutor speaks out, says Barr 'has brought shame' on Justice Dept. Former Pence aide: White House staffers discussed Trump refusing to leave office Progressive group buys domain name of Trump's No. 1 Supreme Court pick MORE.

The initiative aims to motivate young voters to keep turning out for elections and to protest against repression of conservative opinion on campuses, The Associated Press reported.

"Make Campus Great Again" launched in Ohio at four schools and will move to other swing states, with sessions planned for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the University of Denver and for college Republicans in Michigan, The Associated Press reported.

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“The RNC and our joint ‘Trump Victory’ operation launched ‘Make Campus Great Again’ to give students the support and resources they need to stand up and speak up," RNC Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel told The Hill. "When it comes to issues college students care about, like securing a job after graduation, the choice is clear: a booming economy under President Trump or a government takeover of every aspect of their lives under Democrat leadership.”

Akron, Ohio, hosted the first session with more than 50 students from northeastern Ohio universities attending. The sessions provide pizza, campaign buttons, drink insulators and training for attendees, according to the news wire.

The GOP is looking outside its standard base to younger voters, a group that usually turns out for the Democratic Party. Last year, 67 percent of voters between 18 and 21 years old voted for Democratic House candidates, compared to 31 percent voting for Republican House candidates, according to AP VoteCast.

An increased number of 18- to 29-year-olds voted in the 2018 primary, but traditionally this age range does not show up to voting booths when compared to older voters.