Owner of Trump-themed shop says local officials are targeting her business

Published May 19, 2025 6:00am ET



The owner of a Trump-themed souvenir shop outside Chicago is facing off with local officials who she says are targeting her store with code violations for political reasons.

The Trump Truth Store in the suburban Village of Huntley, about 50 miles northwest of Chicago, sells an array of “Make America Great Again” merchandise, patriotic apparel, and anti-authoritarian attire. Stationed outside the store’s entrance is a life-sized inflatable of President Donald Trump. The beloved, cartoonish blow-up of the 47th president, his lips pursed as if he were mid-quip, has helped the Trump Truth Store become a staple among conservatives in the community.

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