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Trump Selects Burgum as Interior Secretary, Credits His Wife
1/31/2026
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Story summary
- U.S. President Donald Trump said he chose Doug Burgum as Secretary of the Interior because of Burgum's wife, Kathryn.
- Trump praised the couple and attributed Burgum's success to Kathryn's support.
- Kathryn will lead the White House Great American Recovery Initiative.
- Burgum, a former North Dakota governor, faced a smooth confirmation.
- Some voters have raised concerns about Trump's mental fitness.
