Doug Burgum

Analysis Finds 40+ Trump Administration Appointees With Fossil Fuel Industry Ties

| Importance: 8/10

Public Citizen and Revolving Door Project analysis identified more than 40 Trump appointees with direct fossil fuel industry ties, plus 100+ more with related interests distributed across federal agencies. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum exemplify this systematic …

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Trump's Offshore Wind Assault Threatens 17,000+ Jobs, 99 Renewable Projects Canceled

| Importance: 8/10

The Center for American Progress documented that Trump administration and congressional Republican attacks on wind power placed over 17,000 offshore jobs at risk, with 99 renewable energy projects delayed or canceled and 23 projects laying off staff. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum declared offshore …

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Interior Secretary Doug Burgum Signs Ethics Agreement to Divest Oil and Gas Interests

| Importance: 8/10

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum was confirmed by the Senate in a 79-18 vote, signing an ethics agreement to divest from oil and gas interests within 90 days of confirmation. Despite pledging to address conflicts of interest, Burgum has a history of voting on issues related to companies with his …

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