What is the political status of American Samoa?

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What is the political status of American Samoa?

American Samoa is an unincorporated territory of the United States, which means it is under the political control and sovereignty of the United States government. However, American Samoa is not fully integrated into the United States and its residents are not granted full U.S. citizenship. Instead, they hold U.S. national status, which allows them to freely travel and work in the United States but does not grant them the right to vote in federal elections. American Samoa has its own local government, led by a governor, and it is represented in the U.S. Congress by a non-voting delegate.