Rxan Smith

Rxan Smith

From Festivals to Ideology

The Rise of Young, Diverse MAGA Culture

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Rxan Smith
Sep 12, 2025
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The Glow-Up: Young MAGA's Fresh Face

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You know, I've been around long enough to see political tides shift like sandcastles at high tide, but this one's got me scratching my head in the best way. Picture this: a bunch of Gen Z firebrands, not your grandpa's buttoned-up conservatives, but kids from all walks—Black, Latino, Catholic gals with killer TikTok feeds—turning "MAGA" into something that looks less like a dusty policy pamphlet and more like the hottest invite-only rave. We're talking festivals packed with red hats, viral dances to country-rap anthems, and social media scrolls that make the old guard sweat. Is this the right's big glow-up, or just another flash in the pan? Buckle up, because the data says this wave is crashing hard, and it's as diverse as your last family reunion gone political.

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