(WASHINGTON, DC) — Former North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is the new Secretary of the Interior.
The Senate confirmed him 79-18.
“Doug Burgum is tailor-made for the Secretary of the Interior,” said Senator Kevin Cramer. “North Dakota embodies Teddy Roosevelt’s multiple use doctrine for public lands, balancing energy development, ranching, conservation, and recreation on some of the most beautiful, productive landscapes in the nation. Doug’s leadership in North Dakota and coordination with our tribes are models for our nation. He has a lot of work to do righting the ship, but his consensus-driven leadership style is up to the task.”
