Trump taps Doug Burgum for Interior secretary

The move is seen as a bid to appease Western states and the energy industry.

President Trump has nominated North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to be the next secretary of the Interior, a move that is seen as a bid to appease Western states and the energy industry.

Burgum, a Republican, is a former software executive who has been a vocal supporter of Trump's energy policies. He has also been critical of the Obama administration's environmental regulations, which he says have hurt the economy of North Dakota.

If confirmed by the Senate, Burgum would be the first North Dakotan to serve as Interior secretary.

Burgum's nomination is likely to face opposition from environmental groups.

Environmental groups are likely to oppose Burgum's nomination, citing his record on environmental issues.

In 2017, Burgum signed a bill that made it easier to build oil pipelines in North Dakota. He has also been a supporter of the Keystone XL pipeline, which would transport oil from Canada to the United States.

Environmental groups say that Burgum's policies would harm the environment and contribute to climate change.

The nomination is also likely to face opposition from some members of Congress.

Some members of Congress are also likely to oppose Burgum's nomination, citing his lack of experience in natural resource management.

Burgum has never held a position in the federal government, and he has no experience in managing public lands or natural resources.

Some members of Congress say that Burgum's lack of experience makes him unqualified to be Interior secretary.