Today, President Donald J.
Trump travels to Alaska.He returns to the Last Frontier with a proven record of results that put Alaskans first: lower taxes, responsible development of the state’s vast energy and mineral resources, safer communities, strong support for fisheries, and major investments that create jobs and reinforce America’s Arctic security.
President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts are delivering direct relief to Alaska workers, families, and seniors.
No Tax on Tips:Approximately14,000Alaska workers no longer pay federal income taxes on tips.
No Tax on Social Security:About 10만 Alaska seniorsbenefitfrom the new senior deduction.
Bigger Refunds:Alaska taxpayers saw average refunds of$3,690in 2026.
Rural Health Investments:Alaskasecuredabout $272 million in first-year Rural Health Transformation Program funding.
Protecting Jobs and Wages:The Working Families Tax Cutssafeguarded11,000 Alaska jobs, $2 billion in state GDP, and $1 billion in workers’ wages.
President Trump is reversing years of restrictions, unlocking responsible development of Alaska’s oil, gas, and critical minerals.
In October 2026, the Trump Administrationsecured$150 million in Defense Production Act funding for a major new power line that will lower energy costs for 75% of Alaskans.
In September 2026, President Trumpunveileda $200 billion South Korean investment in U.S. energy that includes $54 billion to construct a new natural gas pipeline in Alaska.
In December 2025, the Trump Administrationreopenednearly 82% of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska to oil and gas leasing.
In October 2025, the Trump Administrationopened1.56 million acres of the Coastal Plain to oil and gas leasing, reversing Biden-era restrictions.
In October 2025, President Trumpapprovedthe Ambler Road Project, providing essential access to the Ambler Mining District’s large deposits of copper, cobalt, gallium, germanium, and other critical minerals.
In June 2025, the Trump Administrationadvancedplans to open an additional seven million federally managed acres on the North Slope to new oil development.
In January 2025, President Trumpsignedan Executive Order directing federal agencies to prioritize development of Alaska’s oil, gas, minerals, and other natural resources.
President Trump has moved quickly to restore historic names, support Alaska’s vital fishing industry, and expand care for the state’s veterans.
On his first day in office, President Trumprestoredthe name Mount McKinley, reversing the Obama Administration’s 2015changeand returning the designation that stood from 1917.
The Trump AdministrationensuredAlaska groundfish fisheries opened on time, protecting a total value of $301.1 million for Gulf of Alaska fisheries and $2.64 billion for Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands fisheries.
The Trump Administrationimplementedregulatory and data collection reforms that allowed the timely opening of the Alaska halibut fishery.
The Department of Veterans Affairsawardedover $4 million in grants to community organizations supporting Alaska veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
In September 2026, the VAopeneda new walk-in clinic at the Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus in Anchorage.
The Trump Administrationdeliveredfunding for critical infrastructure upgrades at the Alaska VA Healthcare System as part of a record $4.8 billion in nationwide VA spending.
President Trump and Republicans in Congress have directed major new investments into Alaska’s bases, creating jobs and modernizing facilities that strengthen U.S. security in the Arctic.
President Trumpsignedthe Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026, whichincluded:$208 million for new barracks at Fort Wainwright in Fairbanks.$46 million for a base supply complex at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage.$152 million for the next phase of the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center at JBER.$45 million to complete the Air Force runway extension at JBER.$6.7 million to finish planning and design for a permanent party dormitory at Eielson Air Force Base.$7.7 million to begin planning and design for a new Army dining facility at Fort Wainwright.
$208 million for new barracks at Fort Wainwright in Fairbanks.
$46 million for a base supply complex at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage.
$152 million for the next phase of the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center at JBER.
$45 million to complete the Air Force runway extension at JBER.
$6.7 million to finish planning and design for a permanent party dormitory at Eielson Air Force Base.
$7.7 million to begin planning and design for a new Army dining facility at Fort Wainwright.
President Trumpsignedthe FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which delivered additional Alaska funding, including:$82 million for the Air Force Joint Integrated Test & Training Center at JBER.$80 million for upgraded Army barracks at Fort Wainwright.$46 million for an Army Reserve Base Supply Complex at JBER.$46 million for an Army Reserve Maintenance Facility at JBER.$15 million for a Base Civil Engineering Pavements and Grounds Facility for the Alaska Air National Guard at Eielson.$13.2 million for design of an Air Force Consolidated Munitions Complex at Eielson.$8 million for design of an Army dining facility at Fort Wainwright.$1.75 million for design of an Air Force Coal Thaw Shed Addition at Eielson.
$82 million for the Air Force Joint Integrated Test & Training Center at JBER.
$80 million for upgraded Army barracks at Fort Wainwright.
$46 million for an Army Reserve Base Supply Complex at JBER.
$46 million for an Army Reserve Maintenance Facility at JBER.
$15 million for a Base Civil Engineering Pavements and Grounds Facility for the Alaska Air National Guard at Eielson.
$13.2 million for design of an Air Force Consolidated Munitions Complex at Eielson.
$8 million for design of an Army dining facility at Fort Wainwright.
$1.75 million for design of an Air Force Coal Thaw Shed Addition at Eielson.
The FY 2027 NDAA, which haspassedthe House, includes$2.6 billion for Alaska and launches the multi-year, $7 billion “Fighter Town USA” recapitalization at JBER.
The project will construct 26 modern facilities, position JBER as one of the most strategically important bases in the world, create up to 4,000 private-sector jobs, and bring additional military personnel and families to Alaska.
Violent crime is falling in Alaska as President Trump’s law-and-order agenda delivers results for Alaska communities.
The statewide murder ratefell13% last year.
Juneau recorded a 6% decline in total criminal offenses last year.
President Trump and Republicans are delivering America First policies that put Alaska first: lower taxes, responsible resource development, safer communities, and major investments in the state’s military and economic future.
Alaskans face a clear choice between continuing this progress, or returning to the higher taxes, energy restrictions, and open border policies of the past.