Doug Burgum
Doug Burgum, a Republican, is governor of North Dakota. He ran in the Republican presidential primary and dropped out in December 2023. In November 2024, President-elect Donald Trump nominated him to be interior secretary.
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Doug Burgum, a Republican, is governor of North Dakota. He ran in the Republican presidential primary and dropped out in December 2023. In November 2024, President-elect Donald Trump nominated him to be interior secretary.
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