By AlaskaWatchman.com

Gov. Mike Dunleavy gave enthusiastic praise for President Donald Trump upon his Jan. 20 inauguration, expressing optimism about the opportunities a second Trump administration will bring to Alaska.

“It was an honor to witness President Trump take the oath of office and to celebrate the start of what promises to be a transformative administration for both Alaska and the country,” Dunleavy said.

“President Trump’s bold vision for American energy independence, responsible resource development, and reducing federal barriers aligns with Alaska’s strengths and priorities. With his leadership, we can unlock Alaska’s vast potential to fuel the nation and create jobs for our people.”

The governor emphasized the need for continued federal support in advancing infrastructure projects, ensuring energy independence, and fostering economic development – all of which were extremely difficult under former President Biden’s onerous policies.

“We’re confident that President Trump’s policies will prioritize the energy independence that Alaska is uniquely positioned to deliver,” Dunleavy added. “From the North Slope to Southeast Alaska, our state’s resources are vital to securing a stronger and more prosperous future for all Americans.”

Dunleavy’s office emphasized that Alaska’s revenues for state government are predicated upon the concept of “the state developing its resources for the maximum benefit of its people,” something Trump is expected to help facilitate.

Dunleavy extended his administration’s commitment to working closely with federal partners to enhance opportunities for Alaskans and uphold the state’s role as a leader in national security, energy production, and responsible resource development.

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Gov. Dunleavy congratulates Trump, looks ahead to unlocking Alaska’s potential

Joel Davidson
Joel is Editor-in-Chief of the Alaska Watchman. Joel is an award winning journalist and has been reporting for over 24 years, He is a proud father of 8 children, and lives in Palmer, Alaska.


9 Comments

  • MeMe says:

    Did Trump congratulate him on his immigrant employment center? Dunleavy is a horrible governor.

  • Davesmaxwell says:

    THIS PICTURE SICKENS ME! GET BACK IN THE PUBLIC WHERE THE PEOPLE CAN TELL YOU WHAT THEY THINK OF YOU DUNLEAVY! P. O. S.

  • Jeff Butler says:

    “Then fool’s approval stings”. – T S Eliot

  • KianaKid says:

    As a lifetime resident and born and raised in rural Alaska, we have a strong track record of responsible development for the benefit of Rural Alaska and all Alaskans. A strong economic rural Alaska means a strong urban Alaska.
    What’s remarkable is that we’ve been able to effectively balance a subsistence lifestyle with resource development.
    Let us forge ahead as a unified Alaska for the betterment of our children and their’s to come.

    • Jeff Butler says:

      “Responsible development “? Do you remember the Exxon Valdez oil spill?

      • Elizabeth Henry says:

        That had nothing to do with development and much to do with a drinking and ‘driving’ problem. 36 years ago.

  • Johnny says:

    MAGA!!!

  • Shelia says:

    What Alaska badly needs is to have the land commitment to the state that was made by Congress during the Statehood confirmation to be realized NOW. Until this is realized, the Governor faces an uphill battle to realize Alaska’s potential.

  • Jeff Butler says:

    Elizabeth. EVOS had EVERYTHING to do with development. Shipping the product of development is part of the being “responsible”. Alyeska was not prepared, Exxon certainly wasn’t.