Trump Nominates Doug Burgum for Secretary of Interior

Nov 15, 2024, 01:51 AM

President-elect Donald Trump has announced that he will nominate North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as the Secretary of the Interior. This announcement was made during an event at Mar-a-Lago, where Trump initially planned to reveal the nomination the following day but decided to do so immediately. Burgum, a wealthy tech entrepreneur, has served two terms as governor and is known for his expertise in the oil and gas industry and tribal relations, areas that are significant for the Department of the Interior's responsibilities.