Despite all the controversies surrounding Donald Trump, he is drastically changing the Republican Party
Trump has one more reason to celebrate this week following a weekend packed with activities and public appearances ending his difficult last week in Florida. Recent polling data highlights a clear unification of the Republican Party under the banner of President Donald Trump “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) movement as he approaches the 100-day mark of his second term in office.
A recent NBC News survey reveals a notable increase in the number of Republicans and registered voters who identify with MAGA, suggesting a consolidating base for the former President as he navigates through his latest tenure.
Conducted from March 7-11, the poll shows that 36% of registered voters now see themselves as MAGA supporters. According to NBC News polls conducted over previous years, this number shows a significant increase from past years—up from 23% in 2023 and 27% in 2024. Among Republicans, the increase is even more striking: 71% of those now identifying with MAGA came from 55% just before the 2024 election.
Beginning to gather traction during the presidential primaries, the trend among Republicans of identifying more and more with the MAGA philosophy peaked in the weeks before the 2024 Election Day. January 2024’s first polls revealed just 20% of registered voters associated with MAGA right after Trump’s victories in the early nominating contests of Iowa and New Hampshire. But by early November and late October, this figure had risen to 29 percent.
The change is most apparent among certain demographic categories, like college-educated men, where MAGA movement alignment rose from 21% in 2024 to 37% by March 2025. This 16-point rise reflects the general pattern seen inside the party.
Though his support numbers show a country still split, President Trump reflects a growing loyalty to the MAGA philosophy. Though a majority of registered voters—51%—still disapprove of his performance, his approval rating in March reached his highest ever at 47%. This division highlights the ongoing debate over his policies and leadership.
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Co-conductor of the poll, Republican linked with Public Opinion Strategies Bill McInturff commented on the significant shift inside the Republican Party.
“Look at this transformed party, where in 14 months we’ve gone from 40% of Republicans from saying they identify as MAGA to 71%,” he said, indicating a radical shift in party dynamics and allegiance.
The survey, which included 1,000 registered voters, was conducted through a combination of telephone interviews and an online survey distributed via text message. Reflecting the wide base of American political and electoral opinions as the country negotiates another term under Donald Trump’s leadership, the poll’s margin of error is plus or minus 3.1 percentage points.
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This information not only attracts attention to the changing political landscape but also lays the groundwork for potential approaches and alliances in next election cycles.
