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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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Irish rock star Bono has come under fire from supporters of President Donald Trump's Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement after citing an academic who said the administration's cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) may have been a factor in 300,000 deaths.
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James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
Along with Vice-President J. D. Vance, Hawley now appears to be positioning himself as Trump’s heir, a right-wing populist who can appeal to voters in the MAGA base.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 May 2025
Chase posed in a MAGA hat on his Instagram Story and shared a Instagram post of himself kissing Todd’s mom, Nanny Faye, on the cheek.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 28 May 2025
Wearing a white and gold MAGA hat, Savannah shared her side of her call with President Trump.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
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James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
Along with Vice-President J. D. Vance, Hawley now appears to be positioning himself as Trump’s heir, a right-wing populist who can appeal to voters in the MAGA base.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 May 2025
Chase posed in a MAGA hat on his Instagram Story and shared a Instagram post of himself kissing Todd’s mom, Nanny Faye, on the cheek.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 28 May 2025
Wearing a white and gold MAGA hat, Savannah shared her side of her call with President Trump.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
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“MAGA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/MAGA. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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