Boones Mill, Va. – Trump Town USA, a specialty shop housed in a former church on Highway 220, has turned into a gathering place for President Trump supporters from across the region. Owner Whitey Taylor says the store’s eclectic inventory – from novelty metal “balls” to patriotic flags – mirrors the passion and faith many customers have in the administration’s direction for the country.
Merchandise that sparks conversation
Among the most eye‑catching items are silver‑metal testicle replicas sold in two sizes for $75 and $125. Taylor markets them as “Trump’s balls,” a tongue‑in‑cheek nod to the President’s bold style. The shop also stocks a variety of T‑shirts, hats, yard signs, and mugs featuring the President’s mugshot, the popular “Let’s Go Brandon” slogan, and an “America First” flag.
Customers like Dale Copeland, a brick‑and‑concrete contractor from nearby North Carolina, browse the aisles looking for items to display at home. “I want a Trump sign over my garage so everyone sees it when they pull in,” he said, adding that he hopes the President can help steer the economy away from another crisis like the Great Recession.
Local sentiment and economic worries
Store clerk Melinda Williams notes that many shoppers express anxiety about the current economic climate. “They feel things are stagnant and not moving in a positive direction,” she said. This sentiment is echoed by shoppers who worry about housing affordability for their adult children.
Mary‑Jean Palmer, another regular, described the criminal indictments against President Trump as “totally evil,” and said she prefers Trump because she sees more kindness and action for the country compared with the Democratic Party.
Trends in sales and political humor
Taylor watches political news closely to anticipate the next bestseller. He recalls that the President’s mugshot merchandise sold briskly for about two months before demand cooled, a pattern he also saw with “Let’s Go Brandon” items after the phrase gained national attention.
Not all political jokes sell equally well. Items mocking President Biden, Vice President Harris, or former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have attracted curiosity but fewer purchases. “People like the slogan, but they won’t wear it,” Taylor explained.
Community roots and entrepreneurial spirit
Taylor, a longtime local entrepreneur who once owned a racetrack, has a reputation for bold promotions. He recalls staging wet‑t‑shirt contests and other stunts to draw attention to his ventures. Early in the 2016 campaign, he says he prayed for guidance and felt a spiritual prompting to support President Trump, leading him to order thousands of T‑shirts emblazoned with the slogan “Donald Trump: Finally someone with balls.”
Since opening the store in a historic church building in September 2020, Taylor has seen a steady flow of out‑of‑town visitors, especially around primary season. “It’s like a Cave of Wonders for Trump fans,” he joked, noting that the shop’s quirky items keep the conversation lively.
Looking ahead
When asked what might be the next big seller, Taylor shrugged, “You never know – the market reacts to what the Democrats say about MAGA supporters, and something always spins off of that.” He remains confident that the store will continue to serve as a hub for supporters who want to express their patriotism and faith in President Trump’s leadership.
For now, Trump Town USA stands as a testament to the enduring enthusiasm of local Trump supporters and the entrepreneurial spirit that keeps Boones Mill’s small‑town economy vibrant.
Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.
