Oklahoma Treasurer Todd Russ declares that his office’s efforts to prioritize American and state-based investments are in line with President Donald Trump’s America First Investment Policy. Russ says he and Governor Kevin Stitt have been working to reduce Oklahoma’s exposure to adversarial foreign interests, particularly those of China.
“We have made it no secret that our priority is investing in America—especially in Oklahoma,” said Russ. “Governor Stitt and I have already taken the necessary steps to reduce reliance on China in our public funds and the State’s investment portfolio, prioritizing economic security and strengthening industries right here at home.”
Russ says his office will continue to ensure the state’s investment aligns with national security and economic priorities.
That includes:
Ensure Oklahoma businesses remain a top investment priority – Supporting industries that drive job creation and long-term economic stability.
Further reduce exposure to adversarial foreign entities – Continuing efforts to eliminate unnecessary risk and align with America’s national security priorities.
Encourage domestic investment growth – Working to create an environment where U.S. and Oklahoma-based businesses thrive.
Promote transparency and accountability – Ensuring Oklahomans know where their money is invested and that their funds support American prosperity.
Governor Stitt praised Russ for his efforts.
“I applaud Treasurer Russ’ efforts to align Oklahoma’s finances with Oklahoma values,” said Stitt. “We are pulling our investments from our adversaries, standing up against ESG and other ideologically driven investing efforts and focusing our investments on the long-term successes of Oklahoma’s key industries. I’m proud to partner with Treasurer Russ to continue to make Oklahoma top ten in everything we do.”
“We are not waiting for Washington to tell us how to invest our money—we have already made these decisions to benefit Oklahomans,” Russ added. “We will continue to champion pro-growth policies that support our workers, our industries, and our state’s economic leadership.”
