The indigenous people were forgotten way before President Trump was speaking near Mount Rushmore. Instead of taking care of 20k Syrian refugees, what about taking care of the indigenous tribes that have no health care funds for US government mismanaged Indian Health service for half the year because the money ran out before the fiscal year? What about the Indian Reservations that have no running water and you have to bring in water buffaloes? The fault is on both the Republicans and the Democrats. Most Indian tribes do not have casinos and many are isolated and not close to major highways.

The indigenous tribes are scratching their heads seeing the racial strife between the radical factions trying to burn down or take down the existing government. The native peoples have it worse off than even the worst ghetto in the inner city. Native houses or often without heating or running water and there are no paved streets. The streets are not plowed during the Winter and they flood when it rains. Even 4 wheel drive trucks can get stuck in the mud or in the snow. There is no public transportation or cab service available to take them to jobs or to commute around the neighborhood or city. The nearest supermarket could be 10 miles away and even then it could be a small overpriced country store with limited or no fresh food.