Thanksgiving or Tension? How Trump’s win is dividing American families at the dining table
FirstpostThanksgiving, traditionally reserved for unity and gratitude, has become a battleground for many American families after Donald Trump’s re-election. Instead, she planned a quiet celebration with friends in New York, reflecting that the holiday came “too soon after the election.” Psychology expert Laurie Kramer highlights that such political divides strain family bonds. “It’s not the fact that they are Republicans; it’s the fact that they voted for Donald Trump knowing who he is and what he is capable of,” she said, adding, “I’m mourning the fact that my family is educated white people, and they still voted for him.” What do the numbers tell us? Trump’s re-election has heightened anxieties among women, with 53 per cent voting for Harris compared to 45 per cent for Trump, according to CNN exit polls.