Giving Ventures Ep. 94 - The MAGA Right
Sep 30, 2025
Join Greg Sindelar, interim president of the America First Policy Institute, and Adele Malpass, president of the Daily Caller News Foundation, as they dissect the MAGA movement's impact on modern conservatism. They explore the differences between MAGA and Reagan-era principles, delve into the roots of populism, and examine economic grievances shaping voter realignment. The duo also discusses the future of Trumpism, essential policy reforms, and the evolving role of new conservative institutions and media in rallying support for the movement.
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MAGA As A Populist Realignment
- MAGA grew from the Tea Party and reshaped the Republican Party into a populist coalition.
- It centers working-class voters and is dominated by Donald J. Trump but keeps some supply-side and 'peace through strength' elements.
Libertarians Drifted Out Of The Coalition
- MAGA resembles past large Republican coalitions but leans more populist and less libertarian.
- Many libertarians feel orphaned while the party attracts more working-class voters.
Economic Frustration Fuels Populism
- Economic stagnation and lack of consistent high growth fuel populist anger in MAGA voters.
- Voters are frustrated by affordability, inflation, and institutions they blame for weak wage growth.