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The Biden-Harris administration is pulling out all the stops at the White House Tribal Nations Summit, an event that raises eyebrows and questions among conservatives. Vice President Kamala Harris is set to take the stage to deliver her thoughts on Native American affairs, reminding everyone that the administration hasn’t forgotten about the tribes, at least not yet. Scheduled for her moment on the microphone at 1:20 p.m. EST, Harris will likely serve up a heaping helping of progressive policies wrapped in sentimental platitudes.
This summit, presided over by the Department of the Interior, is yet another demonstration of the current administration’s attempt to paint itself as champions of minority rights. It seems that Biden and Harris believe that by hosting such events and making grand proclamations, they can distract from their record of inaction on many pressing issues. Of course, these efforts are also a clever way to secure electoral goodwill, just in case Native American communities start to notice they have been left out of the liberal agenda.
Before Harris takes her turn at the podium, President Biden will put on his own show. Earlier that same day, Biden took time out of his busy schedule to proclaim the establishment of the Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument. While this sounds noble on the surface, one has to wonder if this is just another symbolic gesture aimed at appeasing critics without delivering any real change or improvement to the lives of Native Americans.
Vice President Kamala Harris is speaking at the White House Tribal Nations Summit and says that the U.S. government has underinvested in native communities, entrepreneurs, small businesses, hospitals, schools, and infrastructure.
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The Carlisle school, notorious for its role in the assimilation of Native Americans into Western culture, might not be the best example to highlight, but for this administration, it’s all about optics. The Democrats have mastered the art of spinning history to present themselves as the saviors, while many wonder if they are merely retracing steps instead of forging new paths for actual empowerment.
While it’s commendable to recognize the past and honor Native American history, the timing and context of such proclamations can feel disingenuous, especially coming from an administration that has struggled to connect with various communities. Conservative Americans might be shaking their heads, wondering if all this is merely a political stunt or if it intends to genuinely improve relations with Native nations. After all, actions speak louder than words, and so far, it appears the Biden-Harris administration is content to talk a big game without truly delivering the goods.
