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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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During one of their annual St. Patrick’s Day shows at MGM Music Hall at Boston’s Fenway Park on March 16, Casey lambasted a fan who was waving around his red MAGA hat during the show.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 30 July 2025
Last week, in response to the tariff announcement, some conservative congressmen in Brazil unfurled a large MAGA flag in the chamber.
—Shannon Sims, New Yorker, 30 July 2025
The right-wing-media apparatus has every incentive to go at the Sweeney stuff, as the MAGA coalition struggles to distract its base from Donald Trump’s Epstein-files debacle.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 July 2025
Democrats have been divided about how to organize an effective resistance against Trump and break through the cracks of MAGA populism as the party is still recovering after a bruising 2024 election loss.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today, 30 July 2025
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 30 July 2025
Last week, in response to the tariff announcement, some conservative congressmen in Brazil unfurled a large MAGA flag in the chamber.
—Shannon Sims, New Yorker, 30 July 2025
The right-wing-media apparatus has every incentive to go at the Sweeney stuff, as the MAGA coalition struggles to distract its base from Donald Trump’s Epstein-files debacle.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 July 2025
Democrats have been divided about how to organize an effective resistance against Trump and break through the cracks of MAGA populism as the party is still recovering after a bruising 2024 election loss.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today, 30 July 2025
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“MAGA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/MAGA. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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