CLStephania Messina was a prominent figure in the conservative Christian church Quiverfull in Michigan, where she adhered to the belief that having many children was a divine duty. After leaving the church, she became involved in the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement before distancing herself from the broader MAGA (Make America Great Again) ideology during the pandemic. She described her time within MAGA as a 'religious psychosis' and later joined the group Leaving MAGA, which helps individuals exit the movement. Founded in 2024, Leaving MAGA frames abandoning MAGA as akin to leaving a strict religious group rather than simply changing political views. Rich Logis, the founder, once strongly supported Trump but now seeks to help others leave the movement.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of an individual’s journey away from MAGA ideology, including personal reflections and the formation of a new organization. It does not exhibit overtly biased language, one-sided sourcing, or editorializing toward any particular political stance.
