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Doug Burgum
Secretary of the Interior
Role
Secretary of the Interior
Organization
U.S. Department of the Interior
Born
August 1, 1956
Birthplace
Arthur, North Dakota
Gender
Not listed
Background
Doug Burgum, the former two-term governor of North Dakota and founder of Great Plains Software, became the 55th interior secretary in January 2025 after a 79-18 confirmation. He also chairs the White House National Energy Council. He ran for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination before endorsing Donald Trump.
Money and finances
Estimated net worth
$1,100,000,000 .
Third-party estimate from published reporting, not a government figure; treat it as approximate.
Latest statements
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Confirmation
Confirmed, Senate vote 79-18, 2025-01-30.
Family
- Kathryn Burgum (spouse)
Social following
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| YouTube | 972 |
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