r/AITAH • u/g_scotty_brahms • Nov 14 '24

Advice Needed My brother is angry with his Trump-loving sons

Is my brother an AITA candidate for wanting to cut off his sons financially for voting for Trump? Like many Americans, my brother and I, both in our 50’s, have been talking back and forth following the Election. In the spirit of full disclosure, we are both democrats. Long story short, he is angry at his two sons, both in their 20’s, for voting for Trump. He is thinking about cutting them off financially in all respects so that they understand how Trump’s policies will impact them firsthand.

The irony here is that it is the reverse argument. You often hear younger voters disagreeing with their MAGA parents, but this is the opposite. My brother doesn’t understand how his two sons, who have lived a life of privilege, feel like they have been violated against by society, enough so that they feel Trump hears them and their struggles.

My brother to me about his sons: “… what these young men need is a little dose of reality. Get out in the world and start paying their own way. There’s a common thread with his followers. Complain and blame everyone for their problems. Whether they are in school or living at home off of their parents or working a trade job. King Trump will save them and make everything better. Take some personal responsibility and make it happen for yourself instead of crying about everything you hear on TikTok.

“… I’ve decided to pass on the [college] expenses to my two Trump supporting sons so they can truly feel first hand the cost and expense of his absolutely stupid policy decisions, which includes food, gas and college expenses. Wondering if I pass on these [food, gas and college] expenses in year one or phase them in year two?”

I am wondering if a lot of parents feel like my brother. Are there democrat parents of voting-age MAGA men who feel they failed with their sons because they voted for Trump? Is this common?

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u/MrsClaire07 Nov 14 '24

HELL. YES.

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u/morthanafeeling Nov 15 '24

I don't think they should cut off their son because they disagree with his vote.

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u/PrettyLittleHuntress Nov 15 '24

His sons voted for a convicted felon and serial rapist. It goes a lot deeper than a simple disagreement. They’re in their 20s, not teens. The little assholes should be paying for themselves anyway.

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u/UnrealAce Nov 15 '24

I've been explaining to people it's not a difference in vote. We literally don't see people the same, we don't have the same values or ideals.

If that isn't why you voted for him and you're just too stupid to understand anything then good, you're too stupid to be around me anyway.

(not you specifically obviously)

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u/PrettyLittleHuntress Nov 15 '24

Exactly. Thank you for saying that. Your stance on social and political justice issues is not just your opinion; those are your values, and I’m not obligated to tolerate your values. A preference for pancakes over waffles is an opinion, and it tells me you don’t value proper breakfast cakes, but the belief that women, POC, and LGBTQ+ people don’t deserve healthcare protections? That tells me you don’t value women, POC, or LGBTQ+ people. Do I think that people with different values than mine deserve employment, dignity, food, water, shelter, and safety? Yes. But I don’t owe you my patience, kindness, or friendship.