Ake has been a Trump supporter for many months.
He will not push his heart's desire beneath the political waters with his mind, your mind or any rationality known at this point.

I warned many people about W but if they were in for a penny they were in for a pound. It took 12 years for most of W's supporters to finally change their mind. However it is considered rude to say "I told you so."

If trying to change his mind is your heart's desire, go for it.

It is true that Bullies tend to succeed in the short run.