Donald Trump Fulfills North Carolina Campaign Promise
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The President signed a presidential memo on Thursday directing the Secretary of the Interior to create a plan for the tribe to receive full federal recognition, which would come with all associated tribal benefits.
During a rally with the Lumbee Tribe, Trump promised to grant federal recognition to the tribe if he is elected. Speaking at the Aero Center near Wilmington International Airport in North Carolina, Trump addressed a crowd of supporters that included John Cummings, a Lumbee Tribe member and a commissioner for Robeson County.
For over a century, the Lumbee Tribe has been unfairly denied the federal recognition it deserves," Trump said. "But now we're going to make sure it gets the respect it's owed. We'll address this issue from the very start, making sure it's handled properly.
Why It Matters
The Trump memo issued on Thursday did not automatically grant the Lumbee Tribe federal recognition, but it's a significant step toward the tribe's federal recognition goal, which they've been pursuing for 136 years.
But it has never been given the benefits that come with federal recognition.
The tribe's status remained the same throughout the Obama and Biden administrations, as well as President Trump's first term.
What To Know
A memo issued by Trump on Thursday instructs the Secretary of the Interior to develop a strategy that would grant the Lumbee Tribe full federal recognition and submit it to the president within 90 days. For the tribe to gain complete legal recognition, it is likely that a bill passed by Congress and Trump's signature would be required.
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The memo specifies: "Within 90 days from the date of this memo, the Secretary of the Interior will review all relevant rules and regulations concerning the official recognition of Native American tribes and, working together with the leaders of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, will submit a plan to the President within that same timeframe. This plan aims to help the Lumbee Tribe gain full federal recognition either through the passage of a law or by using other available options, including eligibility to receive all federal benefits."
What People Are Saying
I am today announcing, if I am elected in November, my intention to sign legislation granting the Lumbee Tribe the federal recognition it merits.
The Lumbee People have waited for many decades for complete federal recognition— President Trump's executive order couldn't have arrived at a more opportune time. However, we can't afford to lose steam now. The House and Senate must approve the Lumbee Fairness Act to permanently secure this recognition. I look forward to working with my colleagues to get this bill through Congress.
@POTUS, thank you for bringing federal recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina one step closer, much appreciated. Now it's time for Congress to follow through on its promise and pass the Lumbee Fairness Act, making this federal recognition a law.
Thank you @POTUS for keeping your commitment to the over 60,000 members of the Lumbee Tribe in North Carolina who have been waiting for decades for federal recognition. We will continue staying active in the effort to get the Lumbee Fairness Act passed and signed into law.
What Happens Next
The Lumbee Fairness Act was reintroduced in the House and the Senate earlier this month. If the bill passes in both the House and Senate, the tribe could receive federal recognition shortly after the bill is signed by the President.
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