Today, President Donald J. Trump heads to Montana for a stop in Kalispell. He arrives with a proven record of America First policies that put Montana workers, families, seniors, and communities first — delivering historic tax relief, unleashing private investment and job growth, securing energy dominance, building critical minerals independence, and protecting public lands and rural communities. President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts are putting money back in the pockets of Montana workers, families, and seniors.
No Tax on Social Security: Approximately 200,000 Montana seniors benefit from the new senior deduction, with the average senior expected to pay zero federal taxes on Social Security benefits. Bigger Refunds: Montana taxpayers saw average refunds of $3,304 in 2026. Protecting Jobs and Wages: The Working Families Tax Cuts safeguarded 20,000 Montana jobs, $4 billion in state GDP, and $2 billion in workers’ wages. President Trump is bolstering access to care in Montana’s rural and frontier communities.
Rural Health Investments: Montana secured $233 million in first-year Rural Health Transformation Program funding from the Working Families Tax Cuts — the fourth-highest award among all states. Rural EMS: The Trump Administration announced $8. 7 million in September 2026 from the Rural Health Transformation Program for new ambulances and lifesaving equipment at 79 rural Montana EMS agencies, including three tribal governments. Behavioral Health: Montana secured federal approval in May 2026 to stand up certified community behavioral health clinics at roughly 20 sites statewide, replacing short-term grants with permanent funding.
President Trump’s pro-growth agenda is driving private investment and job creation across the state. Janicki Industries selected Great Falls for an $800 million advanced manufacturing campus, creating more than 1,000 jobs within five years and more than 2,000 jobs at completion. Montana ranked ninth in the nation for job growth during the first year of President Trump’s second term. …