There’s a little Island in Accomack County, Virginia that votes almost 90% for Donald Trump every time. It’s only got about 500 residents. It’s in danger of disappearing and President Trump once promised he’d save it. 

Tangier Island, a tiny gem in the Chesapeake Bay, is more than just land; it's a community of proud Americans who've withstood the test of time. This island, barely 1.3 square miles, has been a stronghold of conservative values, with nearly 87% of its residents voting for President Trump in 2016. 

The story of Tangier is one of hard work and heritage. For generations, these folks have made their living from the bay, crabbing and fishing, while maintaining a unique way of life that's as American as apple pie. But they're facing a challenge: the island is losing land to erosion. Critics, often from the left, claim it's due to climate change, but the resilient spirit of Tangier has another perspective.

Mayor James "Ooker" Eskridge, a man of faith and a symbol of the island's grit, stood firm against the narrative of inevitable doom. In a now-famous moment, back in June 2017, after a news report highlighted Tangier's plight, President Donald Trump personally called Mayor Eskridge. During this call, Trump reassured him, "Your island has been there for hundreds of years, and I believe your island will be there for hundreds more." This wasn't just a conversation; it was a testament to the President's commitment to the working-class Americans who supported him.

The mayor, a daily witness to the bay's moods, has argued that what the island faces is not the result of human-induced climate change but rather the natural ebb and flow of the Chesapeake. The call from Trump was a beacon of hope, suggesting that perhaps what Tangier needs isn't lectures on climate change but practical solutions like sea walls or jetties, which the community has been advocating for years.

Today, Tangier Island stands as a symbol of American tenacity. While the left might use it as a poster child for climate alarmism, the residents see it as a call to action for real, tangible help from their government, not just empty promises or guilt trips about carbon footprints. They're not asking for handouts; they're asking for the same support any community would want to defend their homes and heritage.

The story of Tangier is ongoing, a narrative of an American island fighting not just against the tides but against being forgotten by the very nation they love and support. It's about time we stand with Tangier, helping them to build, not just survive, but thrive, just as President Trump's call suggested all those years ago. 

Many people have had to move out of their houses, and some cemetery sites have even been washed away with bones of humans being tragically washed up onto the shores of the island at some point in the recent history.