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Trump Signs Fishing Order Amid Samoa Royalty Joke

4/18/2025

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In a light-hearted moment, Donald Trump received a traditional "lei" from a delegation of American Samoa, playfully pondering if it conferred royalty upon him. He then signed an executive order aimed at boosting Pacific commercial fishing, vital for American Samoa's economy, while also exploring potential trade deals with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

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In a light-hearted moment, Donald Trump received a traditional "lei" from a delegation of American Samoa, playfully pondering if it conferred royalty upon him. He then signed an executive order aimed at boosting Pacific commercial fishing, vital for American Samoa's economy, while also exploring potential trade deals with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.