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or MAGA movement
: a political movement calling for strict limits on immigration and a return to policies and practices in place before globalization and especially before the era of globalization that began in the late 20th century
Note: The MAGA movement began during the 2016 presidential campaign of Donald Trump, the Republican nominee. Its name is derived from Trump's campaign slogan "Make America Great Again."
—often used before another nouna MAGA voter
MAGA Republicans
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In its campaign over the past year, the MAGA movement has squandered what might have been a reasonable position.
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Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Brittany is joined by Axios senior race and justice reporter Russell Contreras to understand the world of multiracial MAGA.
—Brittany Luse, NPR, 13 Feb. 2026
And, increasingly, many are mounting charm offenses on X in the hopes of becoming MAGA darlings.
—Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
His camp believes his standing with MAGA conservatives is strong enough to get through the first round, saving serious spending for a runoff in May when the race narrows among the primary’s top two voter-getters and the stakes rise.
—Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Brittany is joined by Axios senior race and justice reporter Russell Contreras to understand the world of multiracial MAGA.
—Brittany Luse, NPR, 13 Feb. 2026
And, increasingly, many are mounting charm offenses on X in the hopes of becoming MAGA darlings.
—Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
His camp believes his standing with MAGA conservatives is strong enough to get through the first round, saving serious spending for a runoff in May when the race narrows among the primary’s top two voter-getters and the stakes rise.
—Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
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“MAGA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/MAGA. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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