In an emotional interview with Leaving MAGA co-founder Rich Logis on the MeidasTouch Network, Justin Yu, a veteran who served in both Iraq and Afghanistan, shared his story of leaving the MAGA movement. Once a strong supporter of Donald Trump, having voted for him twice, Yu detailed his growing disillusionment with Trump’s leadership and his call for fellow veterans to leave MAGA.
Yu explained that his initial support for Trump came from frustration with career politicians, particularly after witnessing the lies that led to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. “What in the heck are we fighting and dying for?” Yu said, reflecting on how many veterans felt they had been betrayed by politicians during the war on terror. He explained that Trump's non-political background as a businessman seemed appealing at the time, especially to veterans tired of political elites.
However, as time passed, Yu’s faith in Trump began to erode. One of the turning points for him was Trump’s negotiation with the Taliban. Yu emphasized, “Trump released the prisoners, not just any prisoners…the very same ones that [attacked Abbey Gate] when during the pullout in 2021.” He pointed out that these very same individuals were responsible for the tragic attack during the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal, a decision Yu firmly attributes to Trump.
The ultimate turning point came on January 6th, 2021, during the attack on the U.S. Capitol. “It was enabling a group of individuals to storm the Capitol with the sole purpose of disrupting a legal proceeding that needed to happen,” Yu recounted. Watching the attack unfold live on television, he realized he could no longer support Trump and the MAGA movement.
Yu also addressed fellow veterans who continue to support Trump, urging them to think critically about what the former president truly did for the military. He stressed that many veterans might be overlooking key facts, especially when it comes to Trump’s handling of military and foreign affairs, such as the Taliban negotiations.
Rich Logis, co-founder of Leaving MAGA, remarked on the common trajectory of many veterans who supported Trump but eventually felt betrayed. He praised Yu’s courage in leaving MAGA and speaking out, acknowledging the difficulty of breaking free from such a movement.
Yu's story is part of a growing wave of former Trump supporters, particularly veterans, who are reconsidering their alignment with MAGA. His message was clear: loyalty to the Constitution should come before loyalty to any political figure. Through his personal transformation, Yu hopes to inspire others who are struggling to leave MAGA behind.
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wow. thank you, Justin!
The military MUST mobilize as if to fight our enemy on foreign shores. In this case the enemy is within our country. The enemy is the walking Big Mac. Trump. They all have to vote for Harris even if they never vote for a democrat again. The country depends on the military for this blue vote the same as they do to protect our country. We can’t go back. We won’t go back.
His story needs a wider audience. He should also look at #VoteVets and similar organizations to get his story out to vets. The more their stories are told, the more they wake-up from their nightmare of trumplethinskin. Have a good weekend @MeidaMighty!!
The Lincoln Project would probably love to have him tell his story. They may be Republicans but they're the old style GOP and very anti-MAGA and Trump.
I never heard a Democrat not supporting the military? Where did he get that idea is he only part out? Successful business man was never reality for Convict 34! That was a “reality show” front. The Democrats were saying help the military at the same time about higher wages for service members and the Republicans may have used lip service for their base but they never actually worked for higher wages or anything for the military families. Highest military pay raise since 2007 have been 2023 4.6 percent and 2024 5.2 by Democrats. Trump lied in 2018 and said he gave a 10 percent raise to the military but of course he didn’t.
My understanding is that military bases play Fox News, so the troops are horribly misinformed.
It is disgraceful and disgusting, how so many voters don’t get informed! Listen to unreliable sources for there info! Like Fox, Newsmax, OAN! They don’t hear or see exactly what is going on with criminal idiots like Trump! So? I knew of Trump collusion with Russia during 2016 election! That’s bad, then I see the lies he told about a self made billionaire! Another lie! He was given 400 million from his dad at time of his death! Filed bankruptcy over 4 times in 20 years! Disgusting so call business man! Then 2x impeach after all these morons put in the office by MAGA morons! Then insurrection? During the office I saw white supremacy friends of the idiot! At riots! Nice people on both sides? He can be supporting to these hate groups as a president? Omg! All that’s here is suckers and losers from our war dead service members in France? I am a veteran! The court appearance several times! Losing all his cases! Gets fines for his own so call business! Owes over 400 million to NY for bank, money, documents, tax fraud! What makes him credible to run this country! Yet? These MAGA morons still support him? Omg!
Trump is the biggest threat to our democracy. He is incompetent and delusional.
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I applaud your decision.
Love it. Thank you for this.
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Geez this guy likes to talk.
At least he doesn't spew word salads. He spoke very well and clearly giving strong valid reasons for his change of heart.
The reason this Veteran and others like him support Trump and MAGA has nothing to do with military service or policy. Trump is a coward and drifter who dodged military service with six deferments. Moreover, Military service doesn’t make you a patriot and I am tired of people assuming it does. I am a Black Vietnam Veteran and I damn sure am not a patriot as the majority of Black Veterans are not. America’s White Supremacy and racism used Blacks for cannon fodder by Drafting them at levels far greater than their representation in the U.S. population.
Blacks of Draft age made up less than 6 percent of the U.S. population during the Vietnam war. Yet, Blacks were over-drafted and made up between 20-25 percent of the soldiers in-country in Vietnam. That was by design because of White Supremacy and racism is always present in American policy and politics. The reason these white Veterans support Trump has everything to do the fact that Trump gives them cover to be openly racist and bigoted. Sadly, their white fragility prevents them from acknowledging it.
MAGA also thinks a businessman as POTUS is a good idea. NO NO NO. Businesses are about profit. Our government is about helping our citizens.
This is great. This gives people permission to at least look at some truths. Then they'll see many! And see Trump for the dangerous grifter that he is. As our president he wasn't transactional for America, he was transactional for, Trump! He set the plate for the Afghan disaster, and for all the equipment that was left behind. Shame on that man, for always blaming others. Shame Shame Shame...
If they still buy all Trumps condemning the Military AND the Wounded Vets. Well then there is no hope for a strong America.
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I’m glad that Veterans are getting the word out. I am the wife and caregiver of my 100% service connected disabled Veteran who along with many other Veterans are finally receiving care from the injuries caused by agent orange and burn pits. I read Project 2025 and the Heritage Foundation’s agenda is to cut the Veterans benefits that they are now receiving. Please help get the word out to other Veterans and their families!
Trump is a
Fucking NAZI
ENOUGH
SAID
So how many millions did NOT hear what trump was saying? They still DO NOT hear what DJT is saying.
Millions in 2016 wanted the country "run like a business"; so they elected a "businessman" who declared bankruptcy repeatedly!!! A businessman who didn't pay the contractors who worked for him! Cheating them of millions $$$.
So WTH?
He is going to meet with Taliban about killing terrorists?
MAGA doesn’t care about policies. Trump never answers questions about policies. As Justin said, just listen to Trump or even read a transcript of his babble.
Yes 🙌 Yes 🙌 Yes 👏 thank you 🙏