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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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Bannon, a stalwart of the MAGA movement and major influence in Trump's sphere during the early days of his first administration, has been one of the strongest supporters of the 45th president throughout his political career.
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Caleigh Bartash, ABC News, 19 Jan. 2025
View Comments So which vision of America will win out in the years ahead — MAGA’s or MLK’s Beloved Community?
—John Blake, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
The performances mark a significant shift, particularly for Snoop Dogg, who previously criticized Trump and his MAGA supporters.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
Donald Junior wore a traditional tuxedo with a white shirt that had its buttons replaced with ‘MAGA’ lettering.
—Vogue, 19 Jan. 2025
Why did the singer, fiercely private, go so public in his support of Donald Trump during his final years, posting furious MAGA missives that horrified many longtime friends and fans?
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2025
Instead, jubilant crowds reveled in Trump’s coming second term and MAGA’s total control of the Republican Party.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
All of this runs counter to the red meat MAGA message.
—Donna Lieberman, New York Daily News, 19 Jan. 2025
For those following tax law, the news story of the holidays wasn’t Elon Musk feuding with the MAGA movement, or President Joe Biden commuting the sentences of almost all of the prisoners on federal death row.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Caleigh Bartash, ABC News, 19 Jan. 2025
View Comments So which vision of America will win out in the years ahead — MAGA’s or MLK’s Beloved Community?
—John Blake, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
The performances mark a significant shift, particularly for Snoop Dogg, who previously criticized Trump and his MAGA supporters.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
Donald Junior wore a traditional tuxedo with a white shirt that had its buttons replaced with ‘MAGA’ lettering.
—Vogue, 19 Jan. 2025
Why did the singer, fiercely private, go so public in his support of Donald Trump during his final years, posting furious MAGA missives that horrified many longtime friends and fans?
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2025
Instead, jubilant crowds reveled in Trump’s coming second term and MAGA’s total control of the Republican Party.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
All of this runs counter to the red meat MAGA message.
—Donna Lieberman, New York Daily News, 19 Jan. 2025
For those following tax law, the news story of the holidays wasn’t Elon Musk feuding with the MAGA movement, or President Joe Biden commuting the sentences of almost all of the prisoners on federal death row.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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“MAGA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/MAGA. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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