North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum was confirmed as the next Secretary of the Interior in a bipartisan vote, prioritizing energy dominance in President Trump's Cabinet. Burgum, a Republican, received 79 votes in favor and 18 against. He aims to balance conservation with increased domestic energy production, including maximizing drilling on federal lands while acknowledging the role of renewable sources like wind and solar.
as the next secretary of the interior in a bipartisan vote, further cementing an energy dominance focus in the president’s Cabinet. , 68, was confirmed late Thursday night in a 79-18 vote with the majority of Senate Democrats voting in favor. The vote came one day after Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldinthrough his confirmation hearings in committee earlier this month.
Sen. Chuck Grassley said before the vote that Burgum “will play a critical role in balancing the importance of conserving our wildlife and natural resources while also assisting in the enhancement of domestic energy production.” Early in the 2024 Republican presidential primary, he attempted to challenge Trump for the candidacy. However, Burgum dropped his bid and was later floated as a possible candidate for vice president.
As interior secretary, Burgum is expected to fully support the president’s goals of increasing oil and natural gas production within the United States. During his confirmation hearing earlier this month, the Republican insisted that securing energy dominance in the U.S. will help boost national security.
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