Former MAGA Supporters Leaving Movement in Droves: 'One Lie Too Many'

Leaving MAGA nonprofit sees record-high fundraising as Trump devotees walk away over broken promises and disillusionment.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 12:10pm

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A serene, cinematic painting depicting a solitary red MAGA hat sitting alone on a park bench, the hat's vibrant color contrasting with the warm, muted tones of the surrounding urban landscape.As the MAGA movement faces a growing exodus, a lone red hat sits abandoned, symbolizing the disillusionment of former Trump devotees.Palm Beach Today

A growing number of former loyal supporters of former President Donald Trump and adherents to his Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement are choosing to leave the community, citing broken promises, disillusionment, and 'one lie too many' from the former president. Rich Logis, founder of the Leaving MAGA nonprofit and support group, says the organization is seeing 'record-high' fundraising and more people having doubts than ever before.

Why it matters

The MAGA movement has been a powerful political force, but cracks are starting to show as some of Trump's most ardent supporters walk away, citing a pattern of lies and betrayals. This exodus could weaken the broader right-wing populist movement and presents an opportunity to reach people before they gravitate toward the 'next iteration of right-wing politics'.

The details

Logis, a former MAGA podcaster, fundraiser and pundit, detailed his own journey from the MAGA community to founding the Leaving MAGA nonprofit in his new memoir 'One Betrayal Too Many: Why I Left MAGA'. He said many in the MAGA community are experiencing 'cognitive dissonance' as Trump's rhetoric and actions conflict with their beliefs. Issues like high gas prices, unfulfilled promises to end 'endless wars', and the deadly Uvalde school shooting have been 'final straws' for some former Trump supporters.

  • Leaving MAGA became a tax-exempt nonprofit in August 2024.
  • In 2024, the group raised about $34,000.
  • In 2025, the group raised about $110,000.
  • In 2026 so far, the group has raised $100,000.

The players

Rich Logis

Founder of the Leaving MAGA nonprofit and support community, and author of the memoir 'One Betrayal Too Many: Why I Left MAGA'.

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger

A vocal critic of Trump who endorsed Kamala Harris at the 2024 Democratic National Convention and wrote the foreword to Logis' book.

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What they’re saying

“Right now, in MAGA, one of the reasons I think there are more people who are having doubts and are confused and are questioning their belief system is because the president has very clearly not kept a lot of his promises.”

— Rich Logis, Founder, Leaving MAGA

“Many in MAGA, deep down, know that Trump is a dishonest person, and I think deep down, they know that something is amiss in the country.”

— Rich Logis, Founder, Leaving MAGA

What’s next

Leaving MAGA plans to continue expanding its outreach efforts, including investing $20,000 in billboard ads in several key cities to target those having doubts about the MAGA movement.

The takeaway

The exodus of former MAGA supporters highlights the growing cracks in the once-powerful right-wing populist movement, presenting an opportunity to reach people before they gravitate toward the 'next iteration of right-wing politics'. The Leaving MAGA nonprofit is providing a supportive community for those who have chosen to walk away from the movement.