Interior Secretary Fact-Checked Over Reflecting Pool Claims
#DougBurgum #ReflectingPoolInterior Secretary Doug Burgum was contradicted by X community notes after blaming vandals for Reflecting Pool damage. DOJ dismissed charges, citing contractor flaws, not sabotage. Trump criticized prosecutor Jeanine Pirro for dropping the case, calling her decision a mistake. read more
Interior Secretary flubs basic US history on Fox News
#DougBurgum #USHistoryInterior Secretary Doug Burgum mistakenly claimed George Washington was president in 1776 and Theodore Roosevelt led during the 125th anniversary, when William McKinley was actually in office, during a Fox News interview promoting Trump's 250th celebration. read more
Doug Burgum Selected by Trump to Head Interior Department
#DougBurgum #InteriorDepartmentDoug Burgum, North Dakota Governor, has been chosen by President-elect Trump to run the Interior Department. A software executive, Burgum led Great Plains Software before becoming governor. Known for a business-oriented approach, he previously ran for president in 2023. read more
Environmental groups alarmed by Doug Burgum's nomination as interior secretary.
#DougBurgum #EnvironmentConcernsDoug Burgum, North Dakota governor, faces criticism for his nomination as US interior secretary, accused by environmental groups of prioritizing oil and gas interests over public lands. Concerns arise over his ties to the fossil fuel industry. read more
"Trump Picks Gov. Doug Burgum for Interior Department Role"
#DougBurgum #InteriorDepartmentDoug Burgum, North Dakota's Governor and former software executive, has been chosen by President Trump to lead the Interior Department. As an ardent supporter of Trump and previously a presidential candidate himself, Burgum emphasizes business-oriented governance and addresses addiction treatment. read more