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Trump Pledges Federal Recognition for Lumbee Tribe, Opening ANWAR if Elected

Sep 21, 2024, 07:34 PM

Former President Donald Trump announced that if he is elected in the upcoming presidential election, he will sign legislation granting federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe. The Lumbee Tribe, a Native American tribe with 55,000 members based in North Carolina, has long sought federal recognition. Trump emphasized that this action would be taken at the beginning of his term, contrasting it with unfulfilled promises from previous administrations. This announcement comes amid criticism of Trump's past actions on Native American issues and tribal sovereignty. Trump also promised to open ANWAR if elected.