Well, it's official. My only brother is a Trumper.

[CanonRay]

I just had a long message conversation with his daughter, and she said he was that way in 2016, so he probably voted for that monster twice. I was gobsmacked. I thought my bro was always apolitical or just uninterested, but turns out he's been a Faux News junkie Rethug for years. We live 2000 miles apart, for which I am now thankful.

Last week I saw two posts from him about how much he worships Ivanka and thinks Trump was a great President. I about threw up. I haven’t spoken with him since before the 6th. Needless to say our conversations are never deep, but I'm sure dreading the next one.

I know there's a lot of DUers already in this club, but this depresses and angers me. I feel like an orphan suddenly. My feeling is that after all the shit that's gone down, if you still support that asshole, it's a moral question, not a political o

OK, rant over.

[abqtommy]

1. My second ex-wife and my youngest son who lives with her are rabid tRUMPers. I wonder

if it might help to set up support/therapy groups for friends and family of tRUMPers.

[WA-03 Democrat]

2. Many have fractured families due to Donny Darko

Remember what JFK said always leave yourself an out. I am the only non-Trumper in a large extended family. These are people who I love and seen the damage the propaganda done. I am hoping if they are this susceptible, reprogramming should be easy. The loudest ones in my family stopped around early October they knew Biden was win. Zero criticisms for Joe thus far.

[Rorey]

3. Yup, join the club

My older brother has been a Republican all of his adult life. Before the 2016 primaries he said he didn't like trump, and voted for Rubio. After the election he jumped right on board with the rest of the repuke sheep.

I just discovered that my only sister has bought into all of the conspiracy theories, and basically thinks concerns about Covid-19 are way overblown. In her case, I just don't care. I haven't had any communication with her in over 9 years, and I don't see any reason to ever talk to her again. We were never close anyway, and I don't miss her.

But I'm sorry you have to go through that.

[Blue_true]

4. If you have your own family (SO, ex-SO, kids) depend your

relationship with them if they are decent people. Nothing can replace family, but your brother may be lost to you.

[Bettie]

5. Both of my brothers are lost causes

my cousins too.

It is a case of us having very, very different morals.

[tibbir]

6. My baby brother, whom I practically raised is a die-hard Trumper

It's really shattered our once very close relationship.

[dameatball]

7. As you said...."Welcome to the club." It isn't all that hard to get used to really. Better to know

the truth. I'm sure your sibling has been aware of your inclinations, so it was his choice all down the line. I can't explain that crap either.
Old news on my end, so if it helps, I can tell you this...after the disappointment fades, you will be fine.

[Karadeniz]

8. I'm so sorry! As you said, there's a club of DUers in this unfortunate position. Maybe we need a

Forum where short tweets or FB posts could be created to be sent out to gently get them thinking. Hard pressure just makes radicals dig their heels in.

[TomSlick]

9. I'm in the same boat. My brother is a convinced Trumper.

My parents are as mortified as I.

[Demsrule86]

10. I have a brother who I am not sure if he voted for Trump...he is libertarian. I love my brother and

we don't discuss politics.

[roamer65]

11. We've learned not to discuss politics much in my family.

My dad likes Dump, but he puts the family relationship far above it.

[Tommymac]

12. Found out my Libertarian Bro HATES Trump.

Just thought I'd share a positive outcome.

Was talking with him on the phone around the Holidays, and I mentioned Trump - I NEVER EVER Mention politics around him because frankly he is more John Birch then John Kennedy, and I don't want the conflict. Frankly I am all he has left, he has alienated most other people out of his life, and libtard that I am, tough love not withstanding, despite all the hurt he has caused me and my wife, I can't leave him all alone.

He went off loudly and with no small amount of Marine Corp cussing about how Trump was a crook and liar, and had been all his life.

My jaw hit the floor. I guess his love of the Constitution, and being an ex-Marine Vietnam combat vet who is on full disability due to Agent Orange exposure, psychological trauma, and a major case of PTSD even after all these years which has basically ruined his life...overcame his racist and liberal hating tendencies.

[BusyBeingBest]

13. That sucks. Four years ago, a lot of people were wrong or duped.

Still believing in Trump now means something is really wrong with that person, IMO. Hope he wakes up soon.

[NRaleighLiberal]

14. mine too

[Ferryboat]

15. It is hard thing to experience

When our loved ones are so far gone in the worship of this man.

I have had to cut ties to those who are unreachable thanks to Qanon and T.

Not ready to give up on others. I see them questioning their beliefs and behaviors. Gentle guidance and time may bring them around.

[colsohlibgal]

16. That Has To Be Awkward At Best

I have only one sibling, my Sister, fortunately we are both progressives.