Four Maga defectors on what led them to walk away: ‘I’d been addicted to fear and rage’
Summary
Some people who once supported President Trump’s “Make America Great Again” (Maga) movement are now leaving it and speaking out about why they changed their minds. A nonprofit called Leaving Maga offers support for people who want to move away from the movement and its ideas.Key Facts
- Maga started as a slogan in President Trump’s 2014 campaign but became an identity connected to conservative and “America first” views.
- The Maga movement relied on conspiracy theories and survived legal challenges and a lost election.
- Rich Logis left Maga in 2022 and started Leaving Maga to help others who want to leave by offering support groups and meetups.
- Leaving Maga runs a billboard campaign in 27 states with the message “Having doubts? You are not alone.”
- People leaving Maga often question their beliefs, relationships, and reasons for supporting the movement.
- They face criticism from both Maga supporters and some critics who do not forgive past actions.
- Steven Francisci shared his story of growing up with Maga beliefs, going through trauma and therapy, and eventually leaving Maga by 2024.
- After leaving Maga, Francisci voted for Kamala Harris and joined the Democratic committee.
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