Along the route to Butler, Pa.—now prominently on the map after the President narrowly dodged an assassination attempt—sits the Trump Tent, a bustling roadside shop that’s become a landmark for Trump supporters traveling through Western Pennsylvania.
Natalie and Kirk White, the husband-and-wife team behind the business, have been at it since 2015, when Donald Trump descended the golden escalator to announce his first run for president. “We were already in the T-shirt business,” Natalie said, “but once we started selling Trump items, everything changed. It just took off.”
Set up off Route 51 in Elizabeth, Pa., the Whites sell a colorful mix of Trump merchandise, patriotic apparel, Second Amendment gear, and items celebrating Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. The couple designs and prints much of their stock using in-house machines, allowing them to create custom shirts and hats for customers on the spot.
“President Trump is the gift that keeps on giving,” Kirk said with a grin, glancing at rows of red, white, and blue apparel. “People lined up down the block when he visited Pennsylvania. We couldn’t keep up with demand.”
Their business now reaches far beyond the Keystone State. The Whites wholesale to retailers as far away as Greece, Australia, and England, where they say Trump’s popularity continues to grow. “It’s amazing to see how much people abroad admire him,” Natalie said.
Closer to home, the Trump Tent has become a gathering place for like-minded supporters. “Our customers are like family,” Natalie added. “They’re kind, welcoming, and proud of their country. They are proud of America and are not afraid to show their patriotism.”
For the Whites, what began as a small T-shirt venture has evolved into a thriving enterprise fueled by faith, patriotism, and loyalty to the Make America Great Again movement. Visit them at www.2patriotsapparel.com.