Website Exiting "MAGA" Experiences Subscriber Boom Amidst Escalating Epstein Affair Aftermath
The MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement, once a symbol of unwavering support for former US President Donald Trump, is experiencing a significant shift. A growing trend, known as Leaving MAGA, is seeing an increasing number of former supporters distancing themselves from the movement, primarily due to disillusionment with Trump and the movement's direction.
This trend has gained momentum from several key factors. The botched handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, the January 6 insurrection, and the response to the Ulvade school shooting were major factors in the decision of some MAGA supporters to leave the movement.
Rich Logis, the executive director of Leaving MAGA, was a Trump supporter until August 2022. He stated that MAGA supporters are feeling confused, particularly in light of the Epstein files controversy. Logis predicts a potential mass leaving of the MAGA movement amid the scandal over the Epstein files.
The Republican's supporter base is divided over his administration's handling of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. Trump has been accused of trying to "distract" from the Epstein files scandal, with attempts such as announcing Coca Cola will use cane sugar in Coke, calling on the Washington Commanders to revert back to their "offensive" old name, and sharing an AI video of his predecessor Barack Obama being arrested.
Despite these attempts, the Leaving MAGA movement has seen a substantial growth in subscribers. Logis encourages MAGA supporters to go public with their renunciation of the movement, believing that Americans will not judge or ostracize them for leaving.
Disappointment with Trump’s governance, fractures over policy and issues, and inherent contradictions within the movement are also contributing to the Leaving MAGA trend. Some core MAGA supporters feel Trump has become part of the establishment he originally opposed, while others are frustrated by his administration's policies and scandals.
The MAGA movement, rooted in nationalist, protectionist, and traditionalist values, has faced increasing criticism for divisive rhetoric and policies perceived as discriminatory. These growing internal conflicts and disillusionment explain why Leaving MAGA is experiencing noticeable growth.
Leaving MAGA is a non-profit organization for individuals who have left or have doubts about the MAGA movement. Some Trump supporters have even called for the resignation of Attorney General Pam Bondi and deputy director of the FBI, Dan Bongino.
As the Epstein story continues to unfold, Logis expects it to accelerate the cracks in the MAGA movement. Trump knows that the MAGA fever is breaking, according to Logis, and this mass exodus from the movement could signal a significant shift in American politics.
[1] Axios [2] The Washington Post [3] The Atlantic [4] The New Yorker
- The Leaving MAGA movement, driven by factors such as the Epstein files controversy and disillusionment with Trump's administration, has gained recognition in general news sources like Axios, The Washington Post, and The Atlantic.
- The MAGA movement, despite its historical support for casino-games and interest in casino-and-gambling, is now divisions among its supporters over the handling of crime-and-justice issues, particularly related to the Jeffrey Epstein case.
- Politicians and policymakers are closely monitoring the Leaving MAGA trend, as it might influence policy-and-legislation and impact the political landscape, a topic of interest in political publications like The New Yorker.
- The proliferation of poker nights and other casino-games among the MAGA movement may serve as an escape from the complicated war-and-conflicts and politics plaguing the group, following the rise of the Leaving MAGA movement.
