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flag Texas Rep. Troy Nehls drew backlash for requesting Trump sign a tie during the 2024 State of the Union, amid scrutiny over exaggerated claims and loyalty displays.

flag Texas Republican Rep. flag Troy Nehls drew widespread criticism during the 2024 State of the Union for asking Donald Trump to sign a tie featuring Trump’s portrait, a moment mocked online as excessive loyalty. flag The exchange followed a tense earlier incident with Rep. Al Green over a “Black People Aren’t Apes” sign referencing Trump’s controversial post. flag Nehls, a prominent MAGA figure, is retiring at the end of his term and has endorsed his twin brother, Trever Nehls, for the open seat. flag The event highlighted ongoing scrutiny of some lawmakers’ public displays of allegiance to Trump, especially amid disputed claims made during the speech, including an inflated $18 trillion in foreign investments, which fact-checkers found to be significantly overstated.

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