Kentucky Businessman Critiques Land Grants Amid Political Landscape

A businessman from Kentucky looking to unseat former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is making waves by challenging the left’s push for “land grants.” He claims that the narrative surrounding these grants is both misleading and “anti-American.”

Nate Morris, a billionaire and ex-CEO of a large software company in Kentucky, took to social media to assert his views. He argues that America was “negotiated” and “contested” rather than stolen, pushing back against claims often echoed by leftist proponents of land acknowledgment. Morris described this movement as yet another attempt by liberal factions to weaken America from within.

He highlighted historical U.S. land acquisitions, such as the purchases of Alaska and the Louisiana Territory, emphasizing that America has a history of negotiating for land rather than acquiring it through outright conquest—contrasting it with many global examples. “The left measures America against standards that no other country has achieved throughout history,” he remarked.

Morris also critiqued those on the left advocating for land recognition, suggesting they may not fully understand the complexities of American Indian history. He noted, “The Apaches and the Sioux weren’t watching Disney movies; they were warrior nations.” He even wondered aloud why those calling for land recognition don’t simply vacate the lands in question.

He continued by stating that anyone who thinks America was “stolen” is either attempting to “rewrite history” or undermining the country itself. According to Morris, these issues were resolved by earlier generations who valued law and order—he pointed to the notion of manifest destiny as crucial to understanding America’s expansion.

As a Republican, Morris’s stance might resonate with some supporters, which is notable since even a few Democrats have criticized the land acknowledgment trend.

During a recent Democratic National Committee (DNC) meeting in Minneapolis, veteran strategist James Carville weighed in on this issue. He expressed concern that the focus on land acknowledgment could negatively impact Democratic elections, saying, “This behavior is damaging to the party.” Carville urged party members to recognize the electoral ramifications, pleading for change in approach.

Adding to the discourse, liberal talk show host Bill Maher echoed Carville’s sentiments regarding the potential fallout from this land acknowledgment trend. He advised Democrats that addressing past wrongs should not come at the cost of electoral success. “If you want to win elections again, the first step is to stop doing this,” he stated sharply, hinting at the need for a more pragmatic approach.