Trump fans in border states support ‘America First’ even at the expense of their northern neighbours [Video]

Minnesota retiree Joe Solmon is spending his morning browsing The Trump Store, looking for a new MAGA hat to add to his vast collection of Donald Trump-inspired clothing.

“I do have 14 Trump hats. I have 34 Trump T-shirts. I have seven Trump sweatshirts,” he says with a grin.

Business has been booming at this store in Lake Park, Minn., ever since Trump was elected U.S. president in November — and it was even busier heading into this week’s inauguration events and watch parties. 

About a three-hour drive from the Canadian border, Lake Park is one of many communities in border states like Minnesota and North Dakota that depend on tourism and trade with its northern neighbour.

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