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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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Wambsganss proudly boasts her MAGA credentials and Trump’s endorsement of her bid.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2026
Nicki Minaj is relishing in the rewards for her recent support for the MAGA movement.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
That it’s being quietly promoted with a political-campaign-like grassroots marketing blitz fueled by MAGA groups including Turning Point and Log Cabin Republicans.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Trump has recently appeared onstage with MAGA convert Nicki Minaj, and remade the Kennedy Center in his own name, atypically hosting its annual gala feting Kiss, George Strait, Gloria Gaynor and Michael Crawford.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2026
Nicki Minaj is relishing in the rewards for her recent support for the MAGA movement.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
That it’s being quietly promoted with a political-campaign-like grassroots marketing blitz fueled by MAGA groups including Turning Point and Log Cabin Republicans.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Trump has recently appeared onstage with MAGA convert Nicki Minaj, and remade the Kennedy Center in his own name, atypically hosting its annual gala feting Kiss, George Strait, Gloria Gaynor and Michael Crawford.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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“MAGA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/MAGA. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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