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Donald Trump Names Doug Burgum To Lead Department Of The Interior

Gov. Doug Burgum, R-ND., speaks during the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

President-elect Donald Trump made a significant announcement during a gala at Mar-a-Lago, officially naming North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum as his choice to lead the Department of the Interior. In addition to this appointment, Trump has also designated Burgum as the chair of a newly established 'National Energy Council.'

National Energy Council aims to streamline energy processes and encourage private sector investments.
Doug Burgum chosen to lead Department of the Interior and chair National Energy Council.
Council will guide U.S. towards 'ENERGY DOMINANCE' by prioritizing innovation and reducing regulations.

The purpose of the National Energy Council, as outlined by Trump, is to bring together all relevant Departments and Agencies involved in various aspects of American energy, including permitting, production, generation, distribution, regulation, and transportation. The overarching goal of this council is to guide the United States towards 'ENERGY DOMINANCE' by streamlining bureaucratic processes, encouraging private sector investments across all economic sectors, and prioritizing innovation over what is deemed as unnecessary regulations.

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