Prominent national Republicans come out in support of Bristol Bay

ANCHORAGE—Prominent Republicans Donald Trump Jr. and Nick Ayers, former chief of staff to Vice President Mike Pence, today tweeted in support of Bristol Bay and against the proposed Pebble Mine.

“In addition to being two of the most influential Republicans in the country, Nick Ayers and Donald Trump Jr. are also among the hundreds of thousands of American fishermen who understand how special Bristol Bay is. As a result, their opposition to this project should come as no surprise,” said SalmonState executive director Tim Bristol. 

“The question now is: Will Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan also join with the 62% of Alaskans who oppose the Pebble Mine to stand up to this toxic project? Do they, too, understand the importance of Bristol Bay?”