Alaska’s Energy Future is Bright Under President Trump
President Trump earlier this week delivered huge news for Alaska: a commitment to unleashing its vast natural resources, energy infrastructure, and economic potential. In his address to Congress, Trump doubled down on his vision for American energy dominance, and Alaska is at the center of it. President Trump stated:
“My administration is also working on a gigantic natural gas pipeline in Alaska, among the largest in the world, where Japan, South Korea, and other nations want to be our partner with investments of trillions of dollars each. It has never been anything like that one. It will be truly spectacular. It’s all set to go.”
This Alaska LNG megaproject is a game-changer. It will bring investment, jobs, and energy security. Instead of bowing to radical climate activists, Trump is ensuring that Alaska’s natural gas fuels America’s economic strength and bolsters our global partnerships. After four years of Biden roadblocks, the project can go forth once again.
Alaska’s Critical Minerals Boom
Beyond natural gas, Trump is also taking historic action to expand domestic production of rare earths and critical minerals, a sector where Alaska leads the way. Governor Mike Dunleavy hailed the announcement, calling it “tremendous news” for the state. In an X post, he said:
“Our state holds some of the greatest deposits of these critical minerals anywhere in the world. I look forward to working with the Trump administration on producing those critical minerals and the new jobs and revenue that will come with that. Our future is looking bright.”
For too long, the Biden administration worked to keep Alaska’s resources locked away, forcing America to rely on China for materials that power our military, technology, and economy. But now, Trump is changing the game. Alaska’s world-class deposits of copper, graphite, and rare earths will no longer be left in the ground. Soon, we will mine, refine, and produce here in America.
The Bottom Line
With Trump leading the charge, Alaska is on track for:
· A world-class LNG pipeline bringing investment and jobs
· Critical mineral development to strengthen our economy
· Energy dominance that secures America’s future
This is America First energy policy in action—and Alaska is set to lead the way.
March 7, 2025