Trump Appoints Doug Burgum as Interior Secretary and Energy Council Leader

Burgum will oversee U.S. energy policies and public lands as part of Trump's energy dominance agenda.

Burgum, currently North Dakota's governor, will lead both the Interior Department and a new National Energy Council.
Trump's energy council aims to cut regulations and boost private sector investments in energy production.
Burgum's appointment signals a shift towards maximizing fossil fuel extraction, reversing Biden's climate-focused policies.
The Interior Department manages over 480 million acres of public land, with significant influence on energy and environmental policies.
Critics express concerns over Burgum's ties to fossil fuel interests and potential impacts on public lands and climate initiatives.