Gov. Greg Gianforte used his second inaugural address to outline a conservative agenda focused on tax cuts, border security, job creation and expanded public access to public lands.

Gianforte framed those priorities as the reason his administration should continue for another four years, citing a series of economic and policy achievements from his first term and promising continued work to "help Montanans keep more of their hard earned money, to reduce taxes, to stand up for law enforcement and improve public safety," he said.

In the speech, Gianforte described tax cuts and economic performance as central accomplishments. "With the largest income tax cut in state history, which left more money in the pockets of Montanans at every single income level," he said. He also characterized Montana's wage growth under his administration as strong: "Montana's wages grew at the 2nd fastest rate in our country over the last 4 years outpacing inflation," he said.

Gianforte tied those economic claims to workforce and job creation: "More Montanans are working than ever before with record job and business creation," he said, and credited private‑sector growth dating to his business career and to state policies.

On public safety and border policy, Gianforte said federal shortcomings had produced "headwinds" and credited work by the Montana National Guard in addressing border issues: "Thanks to the Montana National Guard, we did our part to secure the southern border," he said. He also asserted that "irresponsible border policy caused crime and fentanyl to pour across our state and nation." These are statements of policy position and assertion made during the address.

The governor also spoke about public land access and conservation in broad terms, saying "we expanded public access to over 100 1,000 acres of public lands because, yes, public lands belong in public hands." He presented public‑lands access as part of the administration's record without providing legislative citations in the remarks.

The ceremony included the swearing‑in of statewide officials immediately before the speech. Chief Justice Corey Swanson administered oaths for several constitutional officers named during the program, including James Brown (state auditor), Susie Hedelan (superintendent of public instruction), Austin Knutson (attorney general), Christie Jacobson (secretary of state) and Kristen Juris (lieutenant governor), as noted in the program.

Gianforte closed by reiterating his priorities and invoking faith: "By the grace of god, we will deliver for our families, our communities, and our way of life," he said, and ended with "May God bless you, our great state of Montana, and these our United States."