AWHC Election Update: President Trump Will Return to the White House

Many Americans gathered last night to watch as election results rolled in. While not all are final, it’s clear that America’s landscape has changed, presenting both opportunities and challenges for the wild horses and burros we’re all committed to protecting. 

Every new administration and Congress brings fresh opportunities for change for wild horses and burros—new chances to advocate for better policies. However, a change in leadership can also bring new risks, such as reopening the door to the slaughter of these cherished animals.

The reality is that no administration since President Richard Nixon signed the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act in 1971 has truly championed wild horses and burros. Yet, public support for their protection remains one of the few causes that unite Americans across the political spectrum. Time and again, polls show that the vast majority of people—Democrats and Republicans alike—want to preserve these animals as part of our Western heritage and natural landscape.

Despite political shifts over the years, we are encouraged by the enduring public support for humane solutions to protect wild horses, regardless of election outcomes. Now it’s up to us to ensure that this bipartisan support is reflected in Congress, with champions on both sides of the aisle.

We knew no matter who won, the fight ahead would demand renewed focus, resilience, and unity across the political spectrum. And at American Wild Horse Conservation, we stand ready and committed to do just that.

Our mission is clear - to rally new allies around science-backed management solutions that are neither red nor blue, but humane, fiscally responsible, and aligned with the standards of treatment Americans expect for federally protected animals.

Grassroots supporters—people like you—are the foundation of AWHC. Together we’ve built the largest grassroots base in the history of this issue. Now we must grow bigger and stronger to ensure that our voices on behalf of wild horses are heard in  Washington, D.C. 

 We’re the last line of defense between wild horses and the threats of mass destruction or slaughter and we’re a force for change that cannot be ignored.

So thank you for standing with us. With your commitment, we’re ready to roll up our sleeves and defend the wild spirit of the West. This is our moment to unite, mobilize, and continue the fight for the protections that wild horses and burros so rightly deserve.