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Molly McNearney Reflects on Family Ties and Trump

11/9/2025

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Molly McNearney, wife of Jimmy Kimmel, discussed ties with Trump-supporting family on We Can Do Hard Things podcast.
She said votes for Trump felt like a rejection of her and her husband.
McNearney said politics transcend party lines for her and reflect family values.
She tried to persuade conservative relatives against voting for Trump but received little response.
Despite losses, she has grown closer to like-minded family members.

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Molly McNearney, wife of Jimmy Kimmel, discussed ties with Trump-supporting family on We Can Do Hard Things podcast.
She said votes for Trump felt like a rejection of her and her husband.
McNearney said politics transcend party lines for her and reflect family values.
She tried to persuade conservative relatives against voting for Trump but received little response.
Despite losses, she has grown closer to like-minded family members.