MAGA's Global Roots: Why 'America First' Isn't American
“Modern populism also facilitates and normalizes the presence of far-right radical groups. In the United States, MAGA exhibits subtle overlaps with Third Position politics in its emphasis on ‘America First’ nationalism and critiques of globalism. Trump’s appeal to the working class, paired with his anti-elite and protectionist economic rhetoric, reflects a syncretic approach. Like the Third Position’s rejection of both capitalist elites and socialist internationalism, MAGA positions itself as a champion of the ‘forgotten’ American worker while opposing progressive social movements.”