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‘A lot of big plans’
Tribal leaders ready to get to work with new presidential administration
Monday, January 20, 2025
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WÁSHINDOON — Leaders of some of the largest tribal nations in the country are remaining optimistic and hopeful as Donald Trump becomes the 47th president of the United States.
During the 2024 presidential campaign, Trump did not focus much on Indian Country.
That stood in contrast to Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate for president, who racked up numerous tribal endorsements as she sought to continue and build upon the achievements secured during the administration of Joe Biden.
But at a reception in the nation’s capital on Sunday evening, copies of the Navajo Treaty of 1868 underscored the work that lies ahead as tribes hold the U.S. government accountable for the promises made to American Indians and Alaska Natives. No matter who occupies the White House, the trust and treaty relationship must be honored, tribal leaders said.
“We’re all here tonight to really figure out how do we come together to make sure that we bring opportunities like economic development, jobs and revenues for the nations that we represent — and particularly the Navajo Nation,” said Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren.
“I’m honored that I’m looking forward to working with the new incoming administration,” Nygren said at the Navajo Nation Washington Office, located in a building less than a mile from the U.S. Capitol where Trump takes the oath of office at mid-day on Monday. [WATCH: youtu.be/IFxkh5f5bxU]



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