Donald Trump eyes Doug Burgum as new ‘energy tsar’ to slash regulations

Trump is reportedly considering appointing Burgum, the Republican governor of North Dakota, to lead a new office focused on deregulation.

Former President Donald Trump is reportedly considering appointing Doug Burgum, the Republican governor of North Dakota, to lead a new office focused on deregulation, according to three people familiar with the matter.

The office, which would be called the Office of Energy Independence and Security, would be tasked with reviewing and streamlining environmental regulations, according to the sources.

Burgum has been a vocal critic of environmental regulations, which he says have stifled economic growth in his state and others.

He has also been an outspoken supporter of the fossil fuel industry, and his appointment would likely be seen as a sign that Trump is doubling down on his commitment to deregulation.

The sources cautioned that Burgum’s appointment is not yet final and could still fall through.

Burgum’s appointment would likely be met with resistance from environmental groups, which have already expressed concern about Trump’s plans to roll back environmental regulations.

It is also unclear how Burgum’s appointment would be received by the business community, which has been divided on the issue of deregulation.

Some businesses have argued that regulations are necessary to protect the environment and public health, while others have said that regulations can be a burden on businesses and stifle innovation.

If Burgum is appointed, it would likely signal a significant shift in the way that the federal government regulates the energy industry.

It would also be a major victory for the fossil fuel industry, which has been pushing for deregulation for years.

Environmental groups have already expressed concern about Trump’s plans to roll back environmental regulations, and Burgum’s appointment would likely only add to those concerns.

It is also unclear how Burgum’s appointment would be received by the business community, which has been divided on the issue of deregulation.

Some businesses have argued that regulations are necessary to protect the environment and public health, while others have said that regulations can be a burden on businesses and stifle innovation.