My Leaving MAGA Odyssey

Why Bailee Finally Left MAGA

Bailee Tyler once supported Donald Trump and considered herself deeply conservative. Leaving MAGA didn’t happen all at once. Today, Bailee speaks publicly about her exper

How MAGA Killed Addy's Empathy

Addy grew up in a far-right conservative household, where Fox News shaped her worldview long before she was old enough to vote. Homeschooled and surrounded by MAGA cultur

Meet Brian, Who Left MAGA After Diversifying His News Sources

Why do people join the MAGA movement, and what can make someone begin questioning it? Brian Batts, a leader in the Leaving MAGA community, shares what originally attracte

Meet Jay, who was radicalized by MAGA, Gamergate and QAnon.

Jay Gilley shares his story of how he became drawn into MAGA ideology, how gaming culture, Gamergate-era anger, conspiracy media, and QAnon-style thinking shaped his worl

Ex-Mormon's Odyssey of Leaving MAGA

Meet Jennie Gage, an ex-Mormon who left MAGA. To watch Jennie's testimonial, visit here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qusHI_fiCaQ

Surviving the Trauma of MAGA

Meet Steve Francisci, who survived the trauma of being in the MAGA community. To watch Steven's testimonial, visit here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uDcLXjz3Jc

Missouri Man Was Radicalized Online and Left MAGA

Meet Jerry Koch, who was radicalized online and left MAGA. To watch Jerry's testimonial, visit here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqrZ1F0aE2c

From QAnon to Leaving MAGA

Meet Erica Roach, who was deep in QAnon before she left MAGA. To read Erica's testimonial, visit here: https://leavingmaga.org/they-left-maga/erica-roach/

A Former White Supremacist Left MAGA After Jan. 6

Madison Morrison, a former White supremacist, left MAGA after Jan. 6. To watch Madison's testimonial, visit here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbdnlJK9Pu0&list=PL36G

An Epiphany in Prison Led Him to Leave MAGA

An Epiphany in Prison Led Danny Collins to Leave MAGA. To read Danny's testimonial, visit here: https://leavingmaga.org/they-left-maga/danny-collins/

An Impoverished Upbringing Led to MAGA

Meet Tori, whose impoverished upbringing made her susceptible to the MAGA movement.

Jan. 6 Rioter Who Refused Trump's Pardon

Jason Riddle rioted at the Capitol on Jan. 6, and did time in prison for his actions. Hear why he refused Trump's pardon, and left MAGA. To watch this episode at the Me

A Millennial's Odyssey of Leaving MAGA

Meet David, a millennial who underwent a personal transformation in his odyssey of leaving MAGA. To watch this episode at the MeidasTouch Network, visit the below link:

The MAGA Remorseful Are Increasing in Numbers

MAGA Americans are regretting their votes for Trump after many lost government jobs because of his cuts to the federal workforce. Some are facing harassment from Trump vo

Leaving MAGA Conversation with American Values Coalition

Leaving MAGA sat down with American Values Coalition to discuss our MAGA odyssey, how to combat mis- and dis-information and why it's important to welcome the Trump remor

Leaving MAGA's Conversation with a Syndicated Chicago AM Show

WPCT Chicago 820 Interview: Rich Logis and Stephania Messina of Leaving MAGA. Hear from Rich, Leaving MAGA's founder; and Stephania, an evangelical Christian who left MAG

Evangelical Christian Man Who Left MAGA

A conversation with Anthony Brooks, an evangelical Christian from Texas who left MAGA, and is now challenging Trump policies in his community. Anthony's faith collided wi

Leaving MAGA on How to Talk to MAGA Americans

Leaving MAGA's step-by-step blueprint for how friends and family of those in the thrall of MAGA can potentially rejuvenate their pre-Trump relationships. To watch this

Black American on Why He Joined MAGA

James Hicks, a Black American, went from publicly donning the Confederate flag as a MAGA supporter, to leaving MAGA. To watch this episode at the MeidasTouch Network, pl

Gen Zer on MAGA's Youth Appeal

Michael Sirback, a young man who left MAGA before 2024, offers insights into why some of America’s youth find MAGA appealing. To watch this episode at the MeidasTouch Ne