Fox Nation has named Melania Trump “Patriot of the Year” — and somehow, that says everything about where we are as a country. In this week's supplemental installment Back Porch Files, we take a closer look at what “patriotism” even means anymore, and why it’s become less about love of country and more about loyalty to a brand. Because while some people get trophies for simply standing in the right spot, there are real Americans out there showing what genuine patriotism looks like — and they’re not the ones making headlines.

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