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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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Brendan Carr has suddenly emerged as a top target for Democrats and a hero for the MAGA world following Jimmy Kimmel’s ouster from his late-night talk show.
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Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Kevin Winter/Getty Images The controversy centers on remarks Kimmel made in a monologue after Kirk's death about MAGA and 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the killing.
—Martha McHardy Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Carr followed up on Fox News with a threat to pull broadcast licenses for station owners who are insufficiently MAGA.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
In the week since Charlie Kirk was assassinated, MAGA influencers and GOP lawmakers have pushed for swift consequences against anyone who makes light of his killing — and professors, teachers and school staff members have come under particular scrutiny.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
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Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Kevin Winter/Getty Images The controversy centers on remarks Kimmel made in a monologue after Kirk's death about MAGA and 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the killing.
—Martha McHardy Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Carr followed up on Fox News with a threat to pull broadcast licenses for station owners who are insufficiently MAGA.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
In the week since Charlie Kirk was assassinated, MAGA influencers and GOP lawmakers have pushed for swift consequences against anyone who makes light of his killing — and professors, teachers and school staff members have come under particular scrutiny.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
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“MAGA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/MAGA. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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