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Film Highlights Tangier Island’s Erosion, Faithful Trump Support

5/15/2026

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Filmmaker David Usui released “Been Here Stay Here,” documenting Tangier Island’s decades-long shoreline erosion that threatens to submerge land only a few feet above sea level.
The island’s population has dropped to a few hundred, with 88 percent of 2024 votes backing U.S. President Donald Trump.
The film shows that most residents, evangelical Christians, let their faith guide daily life, fishing work, and hope for divine protection.

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Story summary

Filmmaker David Usui released “Been Here Stay Here,” documenting Tangier Island’s decades-long shoreline erosion that threatens to submerge land only a few feet above sea level.
The island’s population has dropped to a few hundred, with 88 percent of 2024 votes backing U.S. President Donald Trump.
The film shows that most residents, evangelical Christians, let their faith guide daily life, fishing work, and hope for divine protection.