Overview
- Video shows President Trump spotting Nehls’s tie after the address, saying he liked it and joking that he wanted it.
- Nehls produced a marker and asked for an initial, and Trump signed the tie as he moved through the chamber.
- The necktie featured Trump’s portrait set against an American flag, according to multiple outlets.
- The exchange drew rapid social-media attention and ridicule, propelling the clip across news sites.
- Nehls has previously worn Trump-themed apparel, is not seeking reelection, and has endorsed his twin brother, Trever, to run for his seat.