At the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, the nomination of former President Donald Trump by the Republican delegates from American Samoa sparked a flurry of reactions online.
The nine delegates from the U.S. territory in the South Pacific arrived at the convention in their traditional Polynesian attire and announced Trump’s nomination in their native language. This unconventional display struck an unusual note with many viewers watching the proceedings.
Some on social media praised the delegates’ fashion sense, with one tweet declaring “American Samoa is killing the fashion game at the @GOP convention.” Others made light-hearted jokes, with one user quipping “Watching American Samoa cast their delegates for Trump, looking a fool like Trump even knows who they are and won’t deport them too 😂.”
However, the nomination also drew more serious reactions, with one viewer expressing hope and faith in Trump’s candidacy, saying “Did you all see the light in the eyes of representatives of American Samoa when casting their votes for Trump What a beautiful sight full of hope & faith in Trump.”
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The American Samoa delegates’ support for Trump comes as the former president formally accepted the Republican nomination, two days after surviving an assassination attempt. Trump also announced Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate for the 2024 election.
Overall, the American Samoa delegates’ unconventional appearance and vocal support for Trump generated significant buzz and commentary on social media, underscoring the divisive nature of the former president’s continued political influence.