'Mar-a-Lago face:' MAGA's aesthetic loyalty test

'Mar-a-Lago face:' MAGA's aesthetic loyalty test

From Code Switch by NPR

April 1, 2026 · 28 min

About this episode

The episode explores the aesthetics of MAGA and their implications on power, influence, race, and femininity.

The MAGA look — you know the one: dramatic eyeliner, long, wavy hair, sheath dresses — is a defining feature of President Trump's Republican Party. And it's about a lot more than appearances. Journalist Inae Oh joins us to talk about what the aesthetics of MAGA tell us about power, influence, race and femininity. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

People in this episode

Guest: Inae Oh

Topics covered

  • politics
  • aesthetics
  • race
  • femininity
  • influence

Keywords

  • MAGA look
  • dramatic eyeliner
  • long wavy hair
  • sheath dresses
  • Republican Party

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Books & works: Mar-a-Lago

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