Summary
Burgum is a wealthy former software executive
Became Trump loyal supporter after he gave up on presidential nomination
Will oversee policies guiding the use of federal and tribal land
Trump says of Musk: ‘Can’t get him out of here’
PALM BEACH, Florida, Nov 14 (Reuters) – (This Nov.14 story has been refiled to add Biden’s full name in paragraph 12)
President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday that North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, a wealthy former software company executive, will be his pick for interior secretary.
“He’s going to head the Department of Interior, and it’s going to be fantastic,” a tuxedo-wearing Trump said at a gala at his Mar-a-Lago Florida retreat, adding that he would make an official announcement on Friday.