North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum expressed his gratitude to President-elect Donald Trump for appointing him to lead the Department of the Interior and chair the newly established National Energy Council. In a statement, Burgum thanked President Trump for the opportunity to serve the American people and work towards achieving energy dominance.
Burgum and his wife Kathryn were in attendance at the America First Policy Institute Gala where President Trump surprised attendees by announcing Burgum as his pick for the position. Prior to the event, Burgum engaged with the media, discussing the critical link between energy and national security, particularly in light of conflicts overseas and the competition with China in the realm of artificial intelligence.
