Trump to Nominate Doug Burgum for Interior Secretary
Burgum, a Republican, is the current governor of North Dakota.
He is a businessman and philanthropist who has no prior experience in government.
President Donald Trump is expected to nominate Doug Burgum, the Republican governor of North Dakota, to be the next secretary of the interior, according to multiple reports.
Burgum, 61, is a businessman and philanthropist who has no prior experience in government.
He is the founder and former CEO of Great Plains Software, a business software company that was sold to Microsoft in 2001 for $1.1 billion.
Burgum has been a major donor to Republican candidates and causes, and he was an early supporter of Trump's presidential campaign.
He was elected governor of North Dakota in 2016, and he is currently serving his second term.
As governor, Burgum has focused on economic development and job creation.
He has also been a strong supporter of the oil and gas industry, and he has worked to streamline regulations for businesses.
Burgum's nomination is likely to be met with opposition from environmental groups.
They are concerned about his lack of experience in environmental protection and his support for the oil and gas industry.
However, Burgum is also likely to have the support of Republicans in the Senate, who will need to confirm his nomination.
Burgum's nomination comes as the Interior Department is facing a number of challenges, including climate change, the opioid crisis, and the ongoing debate over the use of public lands.
It is unclear how Burgum will approach these challenges, but his nomination is likely to be closely scrutinized by both supporters and opponents.
