AI knows MAGA

A week or so ago I posted on several social sites asking for people to define MAGA and how they expected it to be achieved. Not one person on any site took me up on my request, so I turned to AI.

If my friend AI is right, MAGA represents a good example of simplistic extremism. The goals are short-sighted, conflicting, non-strategic, not based on facts, isolationist and just plain naive – although I can see people idolizing the good old days.

Here are three versions of how artificial intelligence sees MAGA. It seems artificial intelligence is as good as any for the job.

AGA stands for “Make America Great Again”. It is a political slogan that was popularized by Donald Trump during his successful 2016 presidential campaign. The slogan has been interpreted in many different ways, but it generally refers to a desire to return America to a time that is perceived as being more prosperous, secure, and traditional.

The specific policies and goals of MAGA vary depending on who is using the term. However, some common themes include:

  • Reducing immigration: MAGA supporters often believe that immigrants are taking jobs away from Americans and driving down wages. They support policies that would make it more difficult for immigrants to enter the United States.
  • Protecting American manufacturing: MAGA supporters believe that the United States should produce more of its own goods and services. They support policies that would bring back jobs that have been outsourced to other countries.
  • Strengthening the military: MAGA supporters believe that the United States should have the strongest military in the world. They support policies that would increase military spending and deploy more troops overseas.
  • Tougher on crime: MAGA supporters believe that the United States should be tougher on crime. They support policies that would increase the number of police officers, build more prisons, and impose longer sentences for criminals.
  • Traditional values: MAGA supporters often believe in traditional values such as family, religion, and patriotism. They support policies that would promote these values.

It is important to note that not all Trump supporters agree with all of these policies. However, the MAGA slogan has become a unifying symbol for a wide range of conservative Americans who believe that the country is headed in the wrong direction.

The term “mega MAGA” is sometimes used to refer to the most extreme or radical elements of the MAGA movement. These individuals may believe in conspiracy theories, white nationalism, or other forms of extremism. However, it is important to remember that the vast majority of MAGA supporters do not hold these views.

Or, how about this?


MAGA stands for “Make America Great Again”. It is a political slogan that was popularized by Donald Trump during his 2016 presidential campaign. The slogan has been interpreted in many different ways, but it generally refers to a desire to return the United States to a time when it was perceived as being stronger, wealthier, and more respected in the world.

The specific policies that MAGA supporters advocate for vary, but they often include:

  • Building a wall on the border with Mexico
  • Reducing immigration
  • Negotiating better trade deals
  • Appointing conservative judges to the Supreme Court
  • Cutting taxes
  • Repealing the Affordable Care Act
  • Renegotiating the Iran nuclear deal
  • Withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement

Some MAGA supporters also believe that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from Trump and that he should be reinstated as president.

The MAGA movement has been criticized by some for being racist, xenophobic, and misogynistic. However, its supporters argue that it is simply a movement of patriotism and American exceptionalism.

The term “mega MAGA” has been used to describe a subset of MAGA supporters who are particularly devoted to Trump and his policies. These supporters are often more likely to believe in conspiracy theories and to engage in violence.

Ultimately, the meaning of MAGA is up to the individual. For some, it is a simple slogan that represents a desire to improve the United States. For others, it is a more complex ideology that encompasses a wide range of beliefs.

MAGA stands for “Make America Great Again”. It is a political slogan that was popularized by Donald Trump during his successful 2016 presidential campaign. The slogan has been interpreted in many different ways, but it generally refers to a desire to return the United States to a time when it was perceived as being stronger, more prosperous, and more respected in the world.

Or this?

The specific policies that MAGA supporters advocate for vary, but they often include:

  • Building a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border and restricting immigration
  • Negotiating better trade deals
  • Appointing conservative judges to the Supreme Court
  • Cutting taxes
  • Repealing the Affordable Care Act
  • Defunding Planned Parenthood
  • Reasserting U.S. dominance in the world

Some people believe that MAGA is a positive movement that is trying to restore America to its former greatness. Others believe that it is a dangerous and divisive movement that is based on fear and hatred.

The term “mega MAGA” is sometimes used to refer to the most extreme and radical elements of the MAGA movement. These elements are often associated with white nationalism, conspiracy theories, and violence.

It is important to note that not all Trump supporters are MAGA supporters, and not all MAGA supporters are extreme. However, the MAGA movement has become increasingly influential in American politics in recent years, and it is likely to continue to be a major force in American politics for years to come.

5 comments

  1. I always assumed the MAGA was more or less the campaign slogan for 2016. Each party comes out every 4 years with a new one. Do they adhere to it if elected? I don’t think so but I don’t pay attention to campaign rhetoric so I can’t say for sure. The only other time I can think of an ongoing campaign was the Tea Party and again I don’t know what they were about.

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  2. According to a Forbes article, researchers have determined that AI has a liberal bias: https://www.forbes.com/sites/emmawoollacott/2023/08/17/chatgpt-has-liberal-bias-say-researchers/

    Still, this quasi-conservative hopes that T-Rump isn’t a choice next year. America is already great; we just need more citizens to accept their responsibility to keep the country great instead of demanding their “liberty to do whatever they want. It would also be nice if people would stop trying to force their beliefs on others through laws. And a bit of true leadership in D.C. wouldn’t hurt either (leadership that puts people first, not lobbyists).

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  3. I don’t follow social media much so I wasn’t aware of the question about MAGA. But to me one of the biggest issues is the economy. It’s in pretty bad shape right now. But I’d point out that to me, MAGA represents the first four US companies that had values of over $1 trillion at the end of the Trump presidency. All great with products and services that people use all the time: (M)icrosoft, (A)pple, (G)oogle and (A)mazon. And some of them are now working in AI. I have to believe that they’ll show us another success story. Do they spell MAGA??

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  4. I think the AI was wrong in some key areas. MAGA seems much more isolationist and unilateral. In general it wants to reduce American military presence overseas, ie. abandon foreign US bases, and withdraw support from Ukraine, NATO, and other traditional US allies. Another area that seems very MAGA that was not mentioned is a deep distrust of traditional institutions, such as government, education, medical, business, and media). This sometimes creates notable contradictions inside the movement, such as support of law enforcement vs calls to defund all federal law enforcement agencies, or being China hawks while wanting to abandon Ukraine to Russia, or most glaringly, being against government debt while creating huge deficits through unfunded tax cuts, etc.

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    1. I agree, the isolationist and xenophobic themes are there too. What believe in trying to get anyone to define MAGA as they see it – and failing to do so – is that doing so is not possible without showing prejudice, racism and a serious lack of understanding of economics and the global nature of our world in the 21st century.

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