Have you ended any family or friend relationships because of Trump?

[BrianNole777]

My brother in law "Nate" has turned into a Trump supporter the last 2 years or so. He was a libertarian and they have gone far right. He's also an anti-vaxxer. He has 2 kids with my sister. (No pics) He's a great father overall.

I think Trump is a sociopath and I'm a pro-vaccine zealot with 7 covid vaccines in me.

Nate is from a liberal town in Wisconsin. His parent's have long been involved in Democratic politics. They are very nice and very old.

Over Christmas, Nate went to visit his family for a week in Wisconsin. Apparently, Nate's parents were very upset about Nate supporting Trump. They spent time telling Nate why Trump is bad. Nate's Uncle also had a family party and disinvited Nate because he voted for Trump.

Nate's brother sent him a long email about how bad Trump is and how God is a myth. (Nate also converted to Catholicism last year.)

I'm not sure how Nate responded. My sister (no pics) told me all this.

Hopefully, none of the family splinters because of this.

Anyone in a similar situation?

What happened? Have you ended relationships because of Trump?

 

[ping72]

No. But the number of people cutting off their MAGA Boomer parents has gotten very high.

 

[JimStarr777]

Over Christmas, Nate went to visit his family for a week in Wisconsin. Apparently, Nate's parents were very upset about Nate supporting Trump. They spent time telling Nate why Trump is bad. Nate's Uncle also had a family party and disinvited Nate because he voted for Trump.

Nate's brother sent him a long email about how bad Trump is and how God is a myth. (Nate also converted to Catholicism last year.)

This tale does not speak well at all for the liberal family members. It’s quite ugly, actually.

 

[BonzoFury]

If you let politics get in the way of your family relationships, you need to work on your relationships.

 

[MichaelKeller99]

No. We don't discuss politics or religion at family gatherings.

Or ☠️ 💉💉's for that matter.

 

[VodkaSam]

My next door neighbor and his wife are both young professionals (early 30s). Husband is a Dr., his wife is in the med field. The husband hasn’t seen his parents, or his brother, in over two years because they are huge pro-Trump conspiracy theorists. He said they spend their days on the internet on conspiracy sites or watching Fox News, when they aren’t at the casino. It sounds like my neighbor’s parents more or less disowned him and his wife.

The saddest part is they have the cutest two year old daughter that his parents and brother have never met.

 

[BrianNole777]

My next door neighbor and his wife are both young professionals (early 30s). Husband is a Dr., his wife is in the med field. The husband hasn’t seen his parents, or his brother, in over two years because they are huge pro-Trump conspiracy theorists. He said they spend their days on the internet on conspiracy sites or watching Fox News, when they aren’t at the casino. It sounds like my neighbor’s parents more or less disowned him and his wife.

The saddest part is they have the cutest two year old daughter that his parents and brother have never met.

Yikes.

 

[Hendy hawk]

No, but we have learned not to talk politics to keep things civil.
Better things to talk/worry about.

 

[luvmyhawks]

My brother in law "Nate" has turned into a Trump supporter the last 2 years or so. He was a libertarian and they have gone far right. He's also an anti-vaxxer. He has 2 kids with my sister. (No pics) He's a great father overall.

I think Trump is a sociopath and I'm a pro-vaccine zealot with 7 covid vaccines in me.

Nate is from a liberal town in Wisconsin. His parent's have long been involved in Democratic politics. They are very nice and very old.

Over Christmas, Nate went to visit his family for a week in Wisconsin. Apparently, Nate's parents were very upset about Nate supporting Trump. They spent time telling Nate why Trump is bad. Nate's Uncle also had a family party and disinvited Nate because he voted for Trump.

Nate's brother sent him a long email about how bad Trump is and how God is a myth. (Nate also converted to Catholicism last year.)

I'm not sure how Nate responded. My sister (no pics) told me all this.

Hopefully, none of the family splinters because of this.

Anyone in a similar situation?

What happened? Have you ended relationships because of Trump?

Hell no. But I am fortunate that none of the trump supporters I know are loud mouths about it. Does your BIL talk about it a lot. Is he a mouth breather or just everyone knows he doesn’t vote democrat?

 

[BonzoFury]

My next door neighbor and his wife are both young professionals (early 30s). Husband is a Dr., his wife is in the med field. The husband hasn’t seen his parents, or his brother, in over two years because they are huge pro-Trump conspiracy theorists. He said they spend their days on the internet on conspiracy sites or watching Fox News, when they aren’t at the casino. It sounds like my neighbor’s parents more or less disowned him and his wife.

The saddest part is they have the cutest two year old daughter that his parents and brother have never met.

This is really sad. They need to get past this. Our family is all over the board politically. Can't imagine not seeing our kids or grandkids because of politics. Though we do have one couple who won't let anyone see their baby until she's 1, unless they've had multiple Covid boosters.

 

[IowaHawkIT]

If you let politics get in the way of your family relationships, you need to work on your relationships.

This is the correct answer.

 

[BrianNole777]

Hell no. But I am fortunate that none of the trump supporters I know are loud mouths about it. Does your BIL talk about it a lot. Is he a mouth breather or just everyone knows he doesn’t vote democrat?

I think he probably talks about it with his family because they talk politics alot.

 

[NoleATL]

No but it has made me/us reconsider our wills. While we intend for our last penny to be spent on cremation, we know that isn't how it works. A significant portion of what we have leftover is/will be directed to organizations that support LGBTQ homeless and at risk youth.

 

[luvmyhawks]

I think he probably talks about it with his family because they talk politics alot.

Well, there is the problem. It’s one thing to know someone political leanings and another to constantly hear about it. Just stop talking politics. You aren’t changing anyone’s o-inions and guess what? They have a right to their opinions. Even if different from yours.

 

[TennNole17]

This tale does not speak well at all for the liberal family members. It’s quite ugly, actually.

Yeah they seem like real jerks

 

[HawkinK.C.1]

Does this go both ways? All I ever seem to hear are stories about disowning Trump supporters. Do Trumpsters disown Lib family and friends too? Anybody have a family member being disowned for their Kamala vote?

 

[Gimmered]

My brother in law "Nate" has turned into a Trump supporter the last 2 years or so. He was a libertarian and they have gone far right. He's also an anti-vaxxer. He has 2 kids with my sister. (No pics) He's a great father overall.

I think Trump is a sociopath and I'm a pro-vaccine zealot with 7 covid vaccines in me.

Nate is from a liberal town in Wisconsin. His parent's have long been involved in Democratic politics. They are very nice and very old.

Over Christmas, Nate went to visit his family for a week in Wisconsin. Apparently, Nate's parents were very upset about Nate supporting Trump. They spent time telling Nate why Trump is bad. Nate's Uncle also had a family party and disinvited Nate because he voted for Trump.

Nate's brother sent him a long email about how bad Trump is and how God is a myth. (Nate also converted to Catholicism last year.)

I'm not sure how Nate responded. My sister (no pics) told me all this.

Hopefully, none of the family splinters because of this.

Anyone in a similar situation?

What happened? Have you ended relationships because of Trump?

Not because of Trump, I live in MAGA country and if Trump told them his shit taste like ice cream the line up to buy it by the gallon. I have too many friends and co-workers that I'd have to walk away from. I have however removed myself from family members who have confused their politics and their faith. Many people are using their faith as an excuse to further their political agenda, and their political agenda is as removed from Christ's teachings as you could possibly get.
I have come to realize I'm much more Libertarian than I previously thought. Leave me the **** alone, let me live my liberal ass life and we'll get along fine.

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

Why would any American patriot want a relationship of any kind with a marxist?

 

[jonesy5960]

My brother in law "Nate" has turned into a Trump supporter the last 2 years or so. He was a libertarian and they have gone far right. He's also an anti-vaxxer. He has 2 kids with my sister. (No pics) He's a great father overall.

I think Trump is a sociopath and I'm a pro-vaccine zealot with 7 covid vaccines in me.

Nate is from a liberal town in Wisconsin. His parent's have long been involved in Democratic politics. They are very nice and very old.

Over Christmas, Nate went to visit his family for a week in Wisconsin. Apparently, Nate's parents were very upset about Nate supporting Trump. They spent time telling Nate why Trump is bad. Nate's Uncle also had a family party and disinvited Nate because he voted for Trump.

Nate's brother sent him a long email about how bad Trump is and how God is a myth. (Nate also converted to Catholicism last year.)

I'm not sure how Nate responded. My sister (no pics) told me all this.

Hopefully, none of the family splinters because of this.

Anyone in a similar situation?

What happened? Have you ended relationships because of Trump?

Off with his head!!!

I kid. I have a number of friends and family who have very different political/social perspectives than I do. We don't discuss politics in the interest of harmony.

 

[HawkeyeShawn]

Hell no. I don’t care how people vote.

 

[TylerJ23]

Hell no. I don’t care how people vote.

This.

I actually care more THAT you vote, not WHO you vote for

 

[luvmyhawks]

Does this go both ways? All I ever seem to hear are stories about disowning Trump supporters. Do Trumpsters disown Lib family and friends too? Anybody have a family member being disowned for their Kamala vote?

See post 18. He’s kind of an idiot though.

 

[seminole97]

Nate's brother sent him a long email about how bad Trump is and how God is a myth.

 

[stanzithemanzi12]

My brother in law "Nate" has turned into a Trump supporter the last 2 years or so. He was a libertarian and they have gone far right. He's also an anti-vaxxer. He has 2 kids with my sister. (No pics) He's a great father overall.

I think Trump is a sociopath and I'm a pro-vaccine zealot with 7 covid vaccines in me.

Nate is from a liberal town in Wisconsin. His parent's have long been involved in Democratic politics. They are very nice and very old.

Over Christmas, Nate went to visit his family for a week in Wisconsin. Apparently, Nate's parents were very upset about Nate supporting Trump. They spent time telling Nate why Trump is bad. Nate's Uncle also had a family party and disinvited Nate because he voted for Trump.

Nate's brother sent him a long email about how bad Trump is and how God is a myth. (Nate also converted to Catholicism last year.)

I'm not sure how Nate responded. My sister (no pics) told me all this.

Hopefully, none of the family splinters because of this.

Anyone in a similar situation?

What happened? Have you ended relationships because of Trump?

Nate's family sounds like they really, really suck as people. Anyone who does ends
a relationship because the other person supports someone else politically, 1) is a douche 2) needs to slapped.

Sadly, the sissy, baby dems are much more likely to act childish like this.

 

[RagnarLothbrok]

No, I would never end a family relationship or friendship because of Trump. I would be lying if I didn’t say it made me lose respect for them and doesn’t make me question their character and intelligence, but if they mean well and treat me with respect I am going to do the same.

Frankly, I have had more problems with far left liberals than I ever have with hardcore MAGAs despite how stupid they are.

 

[Moral]

Anyone who does ends a relationship because the other person supports someone else politically, 1) is a douche 2) needs to slapped.

Sadly, the sissy, baby dems are much more likely to act childish like this.

Wood cut off relations with.

 

[stanzithemanzi12]

No. But the number of people cutting off their MAGA Boomer parents has gotten very high.

The parents should cut their asses out of the will then.

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

Not because of Trump, I live in MAGA country and if Trump told them his shit taste like ice cream the line up to buy it by the gallon. I have too many friends and co-workers that I'd have to walk away from. I have however removed myself from family members who have confused their politics and their faith. Many people are using their faith as an excuse to further their political agenda, and their political agenda is as removed from Christ's teachings as you could possibly get.
I have come to realize I'm much more Libertarian than I previously thought. Leave me the **** alone, let me live my liberal ass life and we'll get along fine.

Same

I have an elderly relative staying with us right now - ultra evangelical and ultra MAGA and as ignorant you can imagine. She has been glued to FOXNews for days and is excited as can be about tomorrow.

She knows not to bring that crap up around me.

 

[Gimmered]

This tale does not speak well at all for the liberal family members. It’s quite ugly, actually.

I disagree. My very Christian very conservative brother decided in 2004 he wanted nothing to do with my mom, my sister or I. My next brother has kept in contact with him, my sister has reconnected somewhat, and he has indicated through them that he would like to visit and put this behind us. He spoke to me from behind at the register of a restaurant one evening is the only time I've heard his voice in 20 years, I offered a nod and turned away once I saw whom it was.
Life is too short to waste time with people you have nothing in common with other than sharing parents. I've had thousands of people come and go from my life, some I miss, most I don't even think about.

In the 20 years prior, I can't think of a single pleasant thing my brother had to say to me, I've been spared 20 years of criticism thanks to his wonderful desire to not speak to me. Life is good.

 

[Gimmered]

The parents should cut their asses out of the will then.

Do you think these selfish people have a thing to offer? I doubt it.

 

[Aardvark86]

Not personally, though I have heard of a number of specific instances involving liberal acquaintances in dc cutting off conservative friends.

 

[BrianNole777]

Nate's family sounds like they really, really suck as people. Anyone who does ends
a relationship because the other person supports someone else politically, 1) is a douche 2) needs to slapped.

Sadly, the sissy, baby dems are much more likely to act childish like this.

I don't think Nate's family is cutting him off...they just are troubled by his views.

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

I disagree. My very Christian very conservative brother decided in 2004 he wanted nothing to do with my mom, my sister or I. My next brother has kept in contact with him, my sister has reconnected somewhat, and he has indicated through them that he would like to visit and put this behind us. He spoke to me from behind at the register of a restaurant one evening is the only time I've heard his voice in 20 years, I offered a nod and turned away once I saw whom it was.
Life is too short to waste time with people you have nothing in common with other than sharing parents. I've had thousands of people come and go from my life, some I miss, most I don't even think about.

In the 20 years prior, I can't think of a single pleasant thing my brother had to say to me, I've been spared 20 years of criticism thanks to his wonderful desire to not speak to me. Life is good.

What a prick you are!

 

[bdcolt45er]

My mom kind of lost her long term friend. She didn't completely cut her out but she had to kind of mute her because she wouldn't stop going on about maga crap. Also she refused to get vaccinated and died from COVID.

 

[Gimmered]

Same

I have an elderly relative staying with us right now - ultra evangelical and ultra MAGA and as ignorant you can imagine. She has been glued to FOXNews for days and is excited as can be about tomorrow.

She knows not to bring that crap up around me.

I'll send my M-I-L over to keep them company. So ****ing gullible!

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

Not personally, though I have heard of a number of specific instances involving liberal acquaintances in dc cutting off conservative friends.

Conservatives, or MAGAs?

They’re not close to the same thing.

 

[stanzithemanzi12]

Does this go both ways? All I ever seem to hear are stories about disowning Trump supporters. Do Trumpsters disown Lib family and friends too? Anybody have a family member being disowned for their Kamala vote?

I think Trumpsters who are real gun-ho about it will probably be vocal about their support more than non-supporters would like, but I think the Libs are much more likely to be the ones acting like children and disowning. It's part of a losing culture.

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

I'll send my M-I-L over to keep them company. So ****ing gullible!

It’s my MIL as well.

What’s your address?

 

[stanzithemanzi12]

I don't think Nate's family is cutting him off...they just are troubled by his views.

They suck. Uncle didn't invite him. Uncle sucks. It's a loser mentality.

 

[NorthEndzoneCrew]

Not ended them but we don’t talk about anything other than the weather pretty much with one side of the family after a particularly nasty Christmas explosion during Trumps first term…both sides of the political spectrum were yelling at each other. In all my years this was never a thing until Trumps first go around.

And I want to be clear this is not just “no politics” it’s literally nearly anything because if you say something like, “did you see the local girls HS bball team lost at state?” Has about a 50-50 shot of devolving into both sides yelling at each other about the liberals allowing trans athletes to take over girls sports.

This was never a thing until Trump broke this country