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Secretary Doug Burgum takes over Department of the Interior
Monday, February 3, 2025
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The Department of the Interior, the federal agency with the most trust and treaty responsibilities in Indian Country, officially has a new leader.
Following confirmation by the U.S. Senate, Doug Burgum was sworn in as the 55th Secretary of the Interior on Saturday. He issued his first statement through a news release on Monday, highlighting his most recent role as governor of North Dakota.
“In North Dakota, we share geography with five sovereign tribal nations,” Burgum said in the statement. “The current partnership is historically strong because we prioritized tribal engagement through mutual respect, open communication, collaboration, and a sincere willingness to listen.”
“At Interior, we will strengthen our commitment to enhancing the quality of life, promoting economic opportunities, and empowering our tribal partners through those principles,” said Burgum, who served eight years as the state governor.
Today we begin a new journey together. The historic, purposeful and inspiring work of the Department of the Interior takes on new urgency and presents new opportunities for those who seek to create a future driven forward by innovation versus held back by regulation.
— Secretary Doug Burgum (@SecretaryBurgum) February 3, 2025
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Welcome to the Department of the Interior, @SecretaryBurgum! pic.twitter.com/O6XTiTKHC5
— US Department of the Interior (@Interior) February 3, 2025
Grateful to @POTUS for the honor to serve as Secretary of the Interior. We look forward to delivering on President Trump’s vision for Energy Dominance — which is the foundation of American prosperity, affordability for American families, unrivaled national security, and world… pic.twitter.com/cDumSPrGVV
— Doug Burgum (@DougBurgum) February 1, 2025
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