Andrew Yang became a prominent figure in internet meme culture during his 2020 U.S. presidential campaign, largely driven by his enthusiastic online following known as the 'Yang Gang.' Known for his signature 'MATH' (Make America Think Harder) hats and his central policy proposal of Universal Basic Income—the 'Freedom Dividend'—memes often centered on the idea of everyone receiving a monthly $1,000 check. His tech-forward approach and earnest, sometimes quirky public appearances provided endless fodder for social media. Beyond politics, Yang memes are frequently used to represent optimistic solutions to complex problems or to poke fun at the intersection of Silicon Valley logic and national governance.