Oklahoma’s governor on Trump, immigration and tribal lands

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, also chairman of the National Governors Association and an enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation, discusses state sovereignty, immigration reform, and tribal lands. Stitt recounts navigating a disagreement between the NGA and President Trump, emphasizing the importance of state-federal relations and finding common ground with Democratic governors like Wes Moore. On immigration, Stitt advocates for states to manage workforce permits, sharing anecdotes of Oklahoma farmers and construction companies dependent on undocumented labor. He also addresses his conflict with Cherokee leaders, arguing against racial divisions and advocating for equal application of state laws on tribal lands, citing concerns about taxation and criminal justice.