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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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Rising gas prices and an unpopular war in Iran have infuriated prominent MAGA figures online, but in terms of GOP elections, the president has been able to elbow out critics in Congress and disobedient legislators in red states.
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Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 17 May 2026
The post was the latest stab at cultural relevance by the White House, which commonly skews hit songs or artists of the moment in MAGA-leaning fashion, often to the chagrin of the musicians themselves.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2026
That makes professional football just the latest target of MAGA backlash to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 15 May 2026
In many ways, MAGA has already won its war against American elections.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
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Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 17 May 2026
The post was the latest stab at cultural relevance by the White House, which commonly skews hit songs or artists of the moment in MAGA-leaning fashion, often to the chagrin of the musicians themselves.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2026
That makes professional football just the latest target of MAGA backlash to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 15 May 2026
In many ways, MAGA has already won its war against American elections.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
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“MAGA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/MAGA. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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