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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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David Smith in Washington

Inside the Maga mind: Trump’s most dedicated fans explain their fervor

A composite image of a man with a large Trump flag and a woman holding up a giant Trump playing card.
Mike Boatman in Evansville, Indiana, and Donna Fitzsimons of Gladwin, Michigan. Photograph: Luke Sharrett, Nick Hagen/The Guardian

They are the Maga masses – ordinary people for whom Donald Trump represents hope, not fear, and whose lives have been changed by the Trump era.

Some drive thousands of miles, seeing parts of the US they might never otherwise see, to attend the former US president’s campaign rallies, often camping outside for days to ensure they get a front-row seat. The rallies provide music, politics and a sense of belonging unlike anything else that society offers them.

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