Leaving MAGA — Part II January 29, 2026January 28, 2026 Yesterday I ran the Facebook post of a longtime conservative evangelical Christian pastor who now speaks out forcefully against his old Republican Party.. Today — Rick Logis, who wrote, just a few years back: “The Democratic Party is the most dangerous group in the history of our republic, foreign or domestic — more than the Islamic supremacists, more than the Nazis.” But that was then. He embraced Donald Trump, and then abandoned him. How did he do it? asks, and answers, the Tampa Bay Times. Worth sharing. And the perfect opportunity to remind you of the group he founded, Leaving MAGA, and of his FREE handbook of the same name: Leaving MAGA I. Why I Gravitated To MAGA II. Why I Left MAGA III. Empowering Others to Leave MAGA You can also download his FREE Friends & Family Guide . . . or take 5 minutes to watch him here . . . or read his open letter: Dear MAGA Americans, I was a devoted member of MAGA nation for seven years; it made me feel I was part of something important: a movement that was trying to save American democracy. But starting in 2021, I realized I had been mistaken. It took me a full year to finally break away. During that time, I came to understand that MAGA is sustained by a series of myths that are intended to create perpetual feelings of desperation and panic. Succumbing to these predatory myths does not mean you are unintelligent, weak, or lack good character and morals. I have a Bachelor’s degree; have been a working professional my entire life; am a family man; and consider myself a relatively honest and intelligent person. I think the same about you. I understand the reasons you have for supporting MAGA. And I know many of us traveled different paths to get there. I gravitated to Donald Trump because I have always been suspicious of our two-party system, and I saw him as the right man at the right time. I have a sense that some of you have quietly left MAGA already, or are increasingly regretful, confused and scared. All of this can be doubly upsetting, since some of your sincerely-held beliefs may have alienated you from friends and family. That certainly happened to me. It’s perfectly OK to feel this way; leaving MAGA was a tumultuous roller coaster of a process for me. It may be one of the most difficult endeavors you embark upon. In the end, it brought me an inner peace, and a newfound clarity about what is happening in our beloved country. I founded this organization, Leaving MAGA, because I wanted to create a safe, non-judgmental community for those who leave MAGA, as well as for those who are having doubts about, or remorse over, their devotion to Trump and MAGA. Our Leaving MAGA community will celebrate how acknowledging mistakes empowers you and America. It’s difficult for a democracy to function well when millions are estranged from those closest to them. You do not deserve to have your anxieties about change exploited. You deserve to know the truth. And with Leaving MAGA, you don’t have to feel you would be alone if you leave the movement. Leaving MAGA is possible. Recognizing that we were wrong, and acting on that knowledge, makes us all more invested in democracy and in the continued work of perfecting our union. Sincerely and humbly yours, Rich Join Indivisible! Join today’s weekly Indivisible call at 3pm Eastern. Support the opposition! Stay warm!