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Trump picks North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to lead the Interior Department

9:50pm November 14, 2024

Burgum ran in the 2024 Republican presidential primary. He then became a vocal supporter of Preesident-elect Donald Trump and was shortlisted for the GOP vice presidential nomination.

Doug Burgum, governor of North Dakota, during an interview following the GOP primary presidential debate in September. He announced Monday he was dropping out of the race.

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North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum announces he's dropping out of the presidential race

6:40pm December 04, 2023

by Jeongyoon Han

While he did not provide a clear reason for the suspension of his campaign, Burgum did lodge criticisms at the RNC for its debate rules in his Monday morning announcement.

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum speaks to reporters in the spin room after a Republican presidential primary debate on Aug. 23.

Politics & Government

GOP presidential hopeful Doug Burgum says he'd leave abortion laws up to the states

9:39am September 20, 2023

In an NPR Politics Podcast interview, the North Dakota governor shares his views on wide-ranging issues, including the role of the federal government in regulating abortion and transgender issues.

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North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum speaks as he kicks off his campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination Wednesday in Fargo, N.D.

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North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum announces presidential bid

3:37pm June 07, 2023

by Elena Moore

The two-term Republican governor has made news over the past year for championing far-right conservative policies aimed at curbing abortion access and transgender rights.