Life after Maga: the group offering an ‘exit ramp’ for rightwingers questioning Trumpism
Summary
A group called Leaving Maga helps people who want to leave Donald Trump’s right-wing movement, known as Maga. It provides support like meetings, community events, and education to help people rebuild their lives after leaving the movement.Key Facts
- Stephania Messina grew up in a strict Christian church where she was expected to have many children and follow her husband’s political views without question.
- She started doubting Maga during the Covid pandemic after seeing mixed messages from President Trump and her church.
- Messina experienced what she calls a “religious psychosis” and eventually left her church and the Maga movement.
- Leaving Maga was created in 2024 as a nonprofit to support people leaving Trump’s right-wing community.
- The group offers weekly meetings for families and friends, monthly meet-ups, a billboard campaign, and media literacy programs to help people spot false information.
- Leaving Maga describes the exit process as similar to leaving a controlling religion or addiction, needing people to rebuild their sense of identity and community.
- Rich Logis, the founder, was once a dedicated Maga supporter but now helps others leave the movement and reclaim their independence.
- The effort aims to normalize leaving Maga and create a safe space for people to change their beliefs without judgment.
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