Trump selects North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum to lead the Interior

ChainCatcher news, according to foreign media reports, Trump has chosen North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum to lead the Department of the Interior, a move that puts one of Trump's former main competitors in charge of the department.

Governor Burgum of North Dakota became a self-made billionaire after selling his software company, which is a factor that helped him build a relationship with Trump, who has viewed Burgum as a potential opponent in the 2024 campaign.

If approved by the Senate, Burgum will manage over 500 million acres of federal land, as well as the fossil fuels and minerals beneath it, making him a key component of Trump's promise to increase oil and gas production.