In a personal narrative, the author reflects on the political differences with her 92-year-old father, a lifelong Republican who initially supported Trump. As the elections approached, she expressed her anger towards Trump's behavior and feared her father's support for him. However, after the election, her father revealed that he chose not to vote for Trump based on his daughter's opinions, which relieved the author of her anger and renewed her affection for him. Their relationship strengthened due to mutual respect and understanding, despite political divergences.
My 92-year-old dad has always leaned right in his politics and usually voted Republican. When Trump came on the scene, he thought it was just a publicity stunt. He never liked Trump but thought he would make a good president because he was a 'good businessman.' He voted for Trump in 2016 and 2020.
During the 2024 election season, he heard me rant about Trump's criminality, his horrible treatment of women and people of color, and his overall lack of morality.
He was silent momentarily and then asked, 'Would it make you feel better to know that I didn't vote for him?' I was incredulous. He continued, 'I thought about it a lot and finally decided that my daughter is one of the smartest people I know, and if she thinks he's a terrible person who will be a terrible president, I trust her judgment.'
I started crying and told him he just gave me the best present ever. I could love my dad fully without being angry at him.
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