Trump Taps Fmr Republican Primary Rival Doug Burgum for Department of the Interior Secretary

In a surprise announcement that signals his administration’s focus on American energy supremacy, President-elect Donald Trump revealed Thursday that North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum will head the Department of Interior.

The move intends to bring Burgum’s expertise as both a successful tech entrepreneur and leader of an energy-rich state to the cabinet position.

Trump made the announcement during his speech at the Americans For Prosperity Gala at Mar-a-Lago, Fox News reported.

Trump described Burgum as “fantastic,” highlighting plans to overhaul federal bureaucracies.

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