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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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Perhaps setting the stage for another lawsuit from the Golden State against the MAGA administration and its chaos inducing tariffs, the initial reaction from the Governor’s team is sure take more solid form as more becomes known about what Trump really is up to and wants to see done.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 May 2025
While Babbitt’s death was viewed as a direct consequence of her own actions by many, the 36-year-old Air Force veteran became a martyr to MAGA loyalists.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 3 May 2025
The more Trump bends to the dovish faction of MAGA, the more likely his foreign policy is to end in failure.
—The Editors, National Review, 2 May 2025
Across both issues, support is now confined mainly to Republicans who identify with the MAGA movement.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 May 2025
While Babbitt’s death was viewed as a direct consequence of her own actions by many, the 36-year-old Air Force veteran became a martyr to MAGA loyalists.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 3 May 2025
The more Trump bends to the dovish faction of MAGA, the more likely his foreign policy is to end in failure.
—The Editors, National Review, 2 May 2025
Across both issues, support is now confined mainly to Republicans who identify with the MAGA movement.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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“MAGA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/MAGA. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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