How to Survive Holiday Politics with MAGA Relatives (Without Losing Your Mind)

Tips for Avoiding the Post-Election Holiday Hellscape

Ah, the holidays: a magical time for family, food, and—unfortunately—politics. With Trump re-elected, this year’s gatherings are guaranteed to include unsolicited political hot takes from MAGA relatives who are suddenly constitutional scholars. And if navigating political conversations with your family wasn’t already tricky, post-election gloating (which still sounds suspiciously like whining somehow even though their guy won, which is…weird.) will crank the tension to DEFCON 1.

But let’s be clear about one thing upfront: you are not obligated to engage in political debates during the holidays. If avoiding the fight is what keeps your sanity intact, that’s a perfectly valid choice. On the other hand, if you’re ready to confront Uncle Bob’s “fake news” diatribes, there are ways to do it strategically.

Here’s your survival guide for dealing with MAGA relatives this holiday season, with options for avoidance, confrontation, and redirection.