Doug Burgum

Doug Burgum (2016)

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
  • 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 accordingg Trump Has Picked North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum for Secretary of the Interior