MAGA movement gains significant traction among voters

In the United States, recent polling from NBC News reveals a significant shift in the political landscape as President Donald Trump approaches the 100-day milestone of his second term. As of March, 36% of registered voters identified with the MAGA movement, indicating a notable increase from previous polls. Specifically, the percentage of voters aligning with this movement rose from 23% in a merged sample from 2023 and 27% in 2024 polling. This shift highlights a consolidation within the Republican Party, with 71% of Republicans now identifying as MAGA supporters, emphasizing Trump's strong influence over the party. The consolidation of support has been especially pronounced among Republican voters. In a remarkable transformation, the proportion of Republicans identifying with the MAGA movement jumped from 40% to 71% in just over a year. This surge is particularly noteworthy given the party's shift towards Trump's policies since the beginning of the 2024 presidential primaries. Following Trump's victories in the Iowa and New Hampshire nominating contests, the alignment of registered voters with the MAGA movement increased from 20% in January to 29% by November, further indicating the movement's growing power. Additionally, there has been a noticeable increase in support from college-educated men, rising from 21% in 2024 to 37% by March, showing that Trump's appeal is broadening beyond traditional conservative bases. Despite this surge in support, Trump's approval rating remains contentious, with 47% of voters approving of his performance while the majority, 51%, disapprove. This divide suggests that while the MAGA movement is gaining traction, it remains a polarizing force within broader electoral politics. Bill McInturff, a Republican pollster who worked on this survey, remarked on the transformative nature of the Republican Party, noting the remarkable growth in members identifying as MAGA over the past year. The data was compiled through a combination of telephone interviews and online surveys, targeting 1,000 registered voters from March 7 to March 11, and the margin of error stands at 3.1 percentage points. This polling underscores the resilience and evolving identity of the Republican Party as it aligns more closely with Trump's MAGA agenda while still facing resistance from a significant segment of the electorate.