The 1 Thing Cult Experts Want You To Do When Talking To Your MAGA Relatives
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By Lauryn Higgins
Published on April 19, 2026.
Cult experts have shared their advice on how to navigate conversations with your MAGA-beloved relatives who seem to hold a worldview that is completely disconnected from reality and hostile to yours. This guide includes strategies from experts in cult recovery and high-control groups such as Steven Hassan, founder and director of Freedom of Mind Resource Center, and author of "The Cult of Trump". These strategies are not scripts to win an argument or "deprogram" someone, but instead to guide how to respond. Remember who you're speaking to and cultivate a warm and curious rapport based on simple, effective questions. Be patient and quiet while the person thinks and responds, and then be prepared with a gentle rebuttal. Know triggers and how to neutralize them.
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