The culty aspect of "maga defectors" probably an underappreciated angle. The Mayan empire was spoiled by an anti-science political cult that spread on the continent. MAGA has spread to South Korea for example on the side of defending the disgraced leader there.
https://www.reuters.com/world/supporters-south-koreas-yoon-adopt-stop-steal-hope-trump-will-help-2025-01-03/