How the Trump administration is supporting tribal nations
The Trump administration and Secretary Burgum are committed to protecting tribal sovereignty and self-governance, improving efficiency, and working with tribes to reduce the bureaucracy they often experience with the federal government.
Improving Tribal Probate Process
Electronic Probate System, Fort Berthold $28M distribution, $66M May distribution, Alaska Department of Health agreement, and USDA/tribal coalition priorities.
Expanding Public Safety
Operation Black Book (Pine Ridge), Predatory Crimes Unit (Winnebago), Violent Crime Task Force, Hopi Adult Correctional Center, K-9 Fentanyl seizure, Wyandotte Nation arrest, MMU Oklahoma search (Molly Miller & Colt Haynes), Operation Spirit Return, Operation Not Forgotten, and the Qualla Boundary cold case sentence.
Economic Development
Broadband infrastructure expedited approvals, Indian Business Incubators ($3M), RES 2026 tribal leader engagement, and Tribal Tourism Grants ($2.4M).
Education
Native Languages and Education Forum ($12.5M), Haskell IHS clinic agreement, Boys & Girls Clubs partnership, BIE Strategic Direction (2030 goals/87% graduation rate), Federal interagency consultation, EO 14191 educational freedom, Native Youth Firefighter Training, and workforce development.
