Insufferable NY Times Writer Lectures Leftists For Disowning MAGA Family Members

The New York Times published an opinion piece by David Litt, a former Obama speechwriter, who makes the case as to why leftists and liberals should stop snubbing their family members who support Trump. He explains that he’s grateful he got to know his brother-in-law, who’s an anti-vax fan of Joe Rogan, and explains that they were able to put aside politics and become friends through their mutual love of surfing. While reconciling with family members is ultimately a personal decision, Litt’s reasoning is naïve, out of touch, and privileged. In this video we’ll break down his argument and Mike will explain why he cut off his own Trump supporting family members. Full Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/13/opinion/family-politics-arguments-right-wing.html Additional Sources: TIME Magazine - https://time.com/7296462/surfing-having-fun-world-on-fire/ The Free Press - https://www.thefp.com/p/you-dont-need-the-same-politics-to-be-friends-culture-relationships-books-surfing?taid=68642cb3e9ffab000185fe73&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_source=twitter David Litt’s Book - https://www.davidlittbooks.com/ World Surf League Interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSte3yqSRnc ************** Support the Show: Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/humanistreport YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Q4rvzJDbHeBHYk5rnvZeA/join Membership via PayPal: http://www.humanistreport.com/support.html ************** Mike's Book, 'Catalyze' is Now Available on All Major Retailers! Grab Your Digital or Paperback Copy Here: http://www.humanistreport.com/book.html ************** Visit Our Website: http://www.humanistreport.com/ Join Our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/ntzkbyzsdA Join Our Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/HumanistReport/ Like Us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/humanistreport Follow Us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@humanistreport Follow Us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/HumanistReport Follow Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike.figueredo/ Follow Mike on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/humanistreport Subscribe to Our Second Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnSKFAh2-y_xplp4gB_9X0w Download the Opt-Out App: https://www.optout.news/ ************** The Humanist Report (THR) is a progressive political podcast that discusses and analyzes current news events and pressing political issues. Our analyses are guided by humanism and political progressivism. Each news story we cover is supplemented with thought-provoking, fact-based commentary that aims for the highest level of objectivity. #HumanistReport #TrumpSupporters