The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is on the verge of achieving full federal recognition as President Donald Trump takes significant steps to fulfill his campaign promise. Trump has signed a memo and issued an order directing his administration to advance the recognition process, which is supported by recent legislative initiatives in Congress. Alongside this, North Carolina lawmakers, including Rep. Richard Hudson, have reintroduced bills aimed at formally recognizing the Lumbee Tribe. This renewed effort follows a history of advocacy and promises, positioning the Lumbee Tribe closer than ever to achieving official federal status.