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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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Kirk mused about writing a book on the core tenets of MAGA.
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Eric Cortellessa, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Kirk fundraising, podcast built political movement Kirk's Turning Point USA grew rapidly as MAGA-style politics took root in America.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Kirk, 31, was an influential young voice in the MAGA universe.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
If Andy Barr is MAGA, then so is Hillary Clinton.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
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Eric Cortellessa, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Kirk fundraising, podcast built political movement Kirk's Turning Point USA grew rapidly as MAGA-style politics took root in America.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Kirk, 31, was an influential young voice in the MAGA universe.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
If Andy Barr is MAGA, then so is Hillary Clinton.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
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“MAGA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/MAGA. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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