> My cousin: Trump was bad for America. … In what way? <
To be honest, I was not interested in his reasoning. Now, if he would have said, “I liked some of Trump’s ideas, and hated some. What do you think?”
That could lead to an interesting and polite discussion.
However, liberals are rarely interested in polite discussions. They want to fight. For many reasons I will not oblige them. And especially so at a family gathering.
I see value in the “soft” response in martial arts. Deflect the attack away. Don’t get into a boxing match.
You are correct. One can rarely change anyone’s opinion on anything. And, the left’s hatred of Trump is existential. He threatened their existence. And, now more than ever since their web of lies is almost completely uncovered.