By John Q. Hosedrinker 
The MAGA coalition is reportedly collapsing, with the departure of key figures like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and others in the media, signaling a potential loss of political power for President Trump. This fracturing could be further exacerbated if Democrats gain control of the House after the midterm elections, leading to investigations into Trump’s actions. The situation could create opportunities for Republicans who distance themselves from the former president.
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“Winter Is Coming For Donald Trump”: MS NOW Guest Warns That MAGA Is Collapsing – it seems we’re hearing this refrain a lot these days, doesn’t it? The sentiment, fueled by an MS NOW guest’s perspective in the HuffPost, essentially boils down to a warning that the MAGA movement is on the brink. But let’s be real, how many times have we heard this before? It’s almost a weekly occurrence, this prediction of doom for Trump and his supporters. The sheer volume of these pronouncements makes one skeptical. Are we witnessing a genuine crumbling, or is this just another instance of wishful thinking disguised as analysis?
The concept of “wishcasting” comes to mind here, doesn’t it? It’s that tendency to interpret hopes and desires as definitive evidence of an impending outcome. We all want to believe that the tide is turning, that this era of political division and social upheaval is nearing its end. But wishing something doesn’t make it so. So many times, we’ve been told the walls are closing in, that this time *they’ve* got him. Yet, despite the legal challenges, the controversies, and the constant barrage of criticism, Trump and his movement persist. He’s still alive, and frankly, it feels like this will continue to be written about in another fifteen years.
One can’t deny that the frustration is palpable. The slow march of accountability, if it comes at all, is excruciating. We’ve seen this before, the early signs of issues in the first term, the questionable behavior, and the whispers of cognitive decline. Yet, here we are, still discussing the very same scenario. The fear of what it will take to make a real change is real. Perhaps a general strike, a complete shutdown of business as usual, might be needed. The reality is that the media, which played a role in enabling this whole thing in the first place, still continues to perpetuate the narrative of impending collapse, which isn’t wrong. The problem is, as soon as they get their win, they’re going to use this opportunity to shift the narrative back to the Democrats and set up another con from the GOP.
The core of the issue lies in the enduring support of the base, the billionaires, and Christian nationalists that prop up the movement. They are the backbone of Trump’s power. They will only crumble when those people are gone. While the legal challenges and the political machinations might chip away at the edges, the core remains. Until that foundation cracks, the movement itself will continue. So long as the GOP controls all three branches of the government and are working to destroy the rule of law by the constitution, the courts keep making rulings to weaken the constitution and strengthen the rich. The legislative branch is filled with representatives who are working hard to destroy the health of people worldwide, this won’t change.
One has to acknowledge the deep-seated loyalty. The blind faith that many Trump supporters exhibit is almost impervious to external criticism. They love him even more, apparently. It’s difficult to break them from the cult’s grip. Sure, there may be instances of disquiet, like the Argentina donation or the suggestion that immigrants are needed, creating some degree of internal dissonance. However, the true believers are not going anywhere.
The concerning thing is, if the cult does decide to turn on him, what additional loony behavior does he go to in hopes of getting them back? It’s a movement built on lies and it’s crumbling and falling like a protagonist in anime. But the question is: how many times can we be told this? How many clickbait headlines, how many “walls closing in” moments, before we see actual, tangible change? Before Trump ends up behind bars, with his influence gone forever?
It’s been a decade of hearing that this is the beginning of the end. And the issue isn’t with the messages themselves; rather, it is with the consistent failure to come to pass. The American people have decided this type of behavior is okay. So the problem starts with the American people and the people who are okay with this type of behavior. Until we start with the root of the problem and deal with it, we’ll keep seeing the same headlines, the same predictions, and the same frustrating reality.
The core issue here is not whether Trump or MAGA can be taken down. The issue is that the underlying beliefs and the deep-seated societal problems are still around. And so the questions remain: Is winter really coming? Or are we stuck in an eternal spring, eternally waiting for the chill of change to arrive?