Doug Burgum

thumb|Doug Burgum (2016) Doug Burgum Douglas James Burgum (/bɜːrɡəm/ BUR-gəm; born August 1, 1956) is an American businessman and politician serving since 2016 as the 33rd governor of North Dakota. He is among the richest politicians in the United States and has an estimated net worth of at least $1.1 billion. He is a member of the Republican Party. President-elect Donald Trump nominated him to serve as United States Secretary of the Interior when his second term begins in 2025. Quotes It’s important that you’re judged by the company you keep. Asked what the difference was between Musk and Trump, Burgum said: "Just look at business track records is what I would say, and that’s what I would take a peek at before I would make a decision about who you partner with." GOP presidential candidate Doug Burgum says he wouldn't do business with Trump (July 9, 2023) Burgum, 68, suspended his long-shot presidential bid last year and quickly endorsed Trump, developing a strong personal and political relationship with the president-elect. After Trump asked oil industry executives to help steer $1 billion toward his campaign, Burgum talked extensively with oil donors and CEOs, and he helped lead the campaign’s development of its energy policy. The Washington Post, according to "Trump Has Picked North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum for Secretary of the Interior" Quotes about Burgum Governor Burgum understands Indian country and the challenges we face, such as the need for public safety, better tribal education and economic development in Indian country, among other needs,” said David Flute, former chair of the Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux Tribe. Flute is now secretary of the South Dakota Department of Tribal Relations. North Dakota tribal leaders view Burgum as an ally in Interior, energy role(MARY STEURER ND Monitor 10 hrs ago) External links Category:1956 births Category:Living people Category:Businesspeople from the United States Category:Governors of North Dakota Category:Philanthropists from the United States Category:Stanford University alumni Category:United States presidential candidates, 2024 Category:United States Secretaries of the Interior