The MAGA movement and political violence in 2024: findings from a nationally representative survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Too little is known about the distribution of risk for committing political violence, a serious concern for the United States. This study explores the association between affiliation with the "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) movement and support for and willingness to engage in political violence.

Methods

Findings are from Wave 3 of a nationally representative annual longitudinal survey of members of the Ipsos KnowledgePanel, conducted May 23-June 14, 2024. All KnowledgePanel members who responded to prior waves were invited to participate. Political party and MAGA affiliations were reported by respondents; the principal comparison is between MAGA Republicans and non-MAGA non-Republicans. Outcomes are expressed as weighted proportions and adjusted prevalence diff

SUBMITTER: Wintemute GJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12628544 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature