Theguardian iconTheguardianSep 1, 2026 ~1 min source read

Four Maga defectors on what led them to walk away: ‘I’d been addicted to fear and rage’

The overwhelming response led him to found the non-profit Leaving Maga, a network of support groups and meetups for people to unpack their role in bolstering Trump's platform. While Maga has survived impeachments, indictments and a lost election, some devotees are walking away – and doing so loudly.

Four Maga defectors on what led them to walk away: ‘I’d been addicted to fear and rage’

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While Maga has survived impeachments, indictments and a lost election, some devotees are walking away – and doing so loudly.

Rich Logis, a former Trump campaign volunteer, left Maga in 2022, publishing a public apology to help others see that it was OK to challenge the movement.

The overwhelming response led him to found the non-profit Leaving Maga, a network of support groups and meetups for people to unpack their role in bolstering Trump's platform.

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While Maga has survived impeachments, indictments and a lost election, some devotees are walking away – and doing so loudly. Rich Logis, a former Trump campaign volunteer, left Maga in 2022, publishing a public apology to help others see that it was OK to challenge the movement. The overwhelming response led him to found the non-profit Leaving Maga, a network of support groups and meetups for people to unpack their role in bolstering Trump's platform.

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  • The group's billboard campaign, now running in 27 states, is built around a simple message: "Having doubts?

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