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Trump unveils South Korean investment in Alaska gas pipeline

Sullivan backed the Alaska pipeline project and praised Trump's announcement as a major development for the state.

Trump unveils South Korean investment in Alaska gas pipeline
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Sep 30, 2026
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President Trump announced South Korean investment plans for an Alaska natural gas pipeline, a project long backed by Sen. Dan Sullivan. The announcement comes as Sullivan faces a competitive reelection contest and as Republicans seek to highlight investments in closely contested states.

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Alaska senator and longtime advocate for the pipeline

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President announcing the proposed investment

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Ashley Hinson
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Republican representative competing for Iowa's open Senate seat

Howard Lutnick
R · Secretary of Commerce

Commerce Secretary describing potential LNG exports

Mary Peltola
Former U.S. Representative (D-AK)

Democratic former representative challenging Sullivan

Joni Ernst
R · IA · SEN

Retiring Republican senator from Iowa

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Trump Announces Plans for South Korean Investment in Alaska Gas Project

Trump announced plans for South Korean investment of about $54 billion in an Alaska natural-gas project that Sullivan has long backed. South Korean officials disputed that the investment was finalized. Left-leaning outlets portray the announcement as a campaign boost for Sullivan that is undercut by the investment’s early-stage status. Center outlets connect it to Sullivan’s competitive reelection race while emphasizing that the investment and project remain uncertain.

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