I don’t disagree with you, but things are different this time around.

• They learned, regrouped, and have an actual plan. They’re also emboldened because they won the popular vote.
• Trump seems unable to actually face consequences for his many wide-ranging crimes. He will never see justice. People are resigned that no matter what he does in life, punishment will never come for him. It’s easy to feel resigned when you’re up against someone like that and there’s no more hope to be had.