Partway through his latest “Meet the Press” appearance, Gov. Doug Burgum tried to impress one viewer in particular with a bizarre claim. “Donald Trump, at the end of his term on January 20th, left the White House,” the North Dakota Republican claimed. “We had a smooth transition.” We did not have a smooth transition. Soon […]
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — For most of North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum’s two terms in office, he approached the job like a CEO running a business. The wealthy former software executive, now on a shortlist to be Donald Trump’s running mate, was laser-focused on priorities like strengthening the state’s economy and cutting taxes. He mostly […]
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump’s process of choosing a running mate has entered its final stages in a frenzied and increasingly theatrical fashion as he privately narrows his focus to a set of top contenders. At the same time, he is encouraging his team to fuel speculation about other candidates — and about the […]
What makes “a dictator” an actual “dictator”? North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum jousted with CNN host Kaitlan Collins over that concept Sunday in discussing his repeated use of the word “dictatorship” to described President Joe Biden’s administration. Burgum, who is considered one of the most likely choices to become the running mate of presumptive GOP […]
As former President Donald Trump zeroes in on a vice presidential running mate, two top finalists are emerging: North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and Sen. JD Vance of Ohio. In interviews with NBC News, more than a dozen sources wired into the process described an intensifying debate over the strengths and weaknesses each candidate would […]
Jun. 1—WALHALLA, N.D. — State officials broke ground at Pembina Gorge State Park, North Dakota’s 14th state park, with a ceremony on Friday, May 31. Gov. Doug Burgum, who had initially planned to attend, was absent. A spokesperson for Burgum confirmed the governor’s absence and that he was in New York on Friday. Burgum appeared […]
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum spoke before a large crowd of Donald Trump supporters Saturday in the latest sign that the competition to be the former president’s running mate is heating up among vice presidential hopefuls. Burgum, who was among Trump’s opponents in the Republican primary before dropping out, praised the presumptive nominee and bashed […]
On the set of a Fort Lauderdale studio Sunday morning, Doug Burgum raised a mug halfway to his mouth and froze, apparently startled that Jake Tapper had thrown to him. The North Dakota governor quickly stashed his drink and flashed a smile to the camera. The awkward moment spotlighted how Burgum, despite being one of […]
Mar. 22—GRAND FORKS — Gov. Doug Burgum has endorsed North Dakota Public Service Commissioner Julie Fedorchak for the state’s lone U.S. House seat. “I’m excited to announce my complete support and full endorsement for Julie Fedorchak to represent North Dakota in Congress,” Burgum said in a statement. “Julie and I have worked together to strengthen […]
Mar. 2—GRAND FORKS — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum visited the construction site for the new Career Impact Academy Friday and said it’s a model for private and public sector collaboration in the state. “Grand Forks always figures out a way to get the private sector and collaborate everybody together and what an incredible model,” […]
Jan. 29—BISMARCK — Gov. Doug Burgum has requested a presidential major disaster declaration for a severe winter ice storm that caused more than $11.5 million in estimated damage over the Christmas holiday, according to a news release from the Office of the Governor. The request follows an executive order Burgum issued Dec. 29 declaring a […]
Jan. 29—BISMARCK — Gov. Doug Burgum has requested a presidential major disaster declaration for a severe winter ice storm that caused more than $11.5 million in estimated damage over the Christmas holiday, according to a news release from the Office of the Governor. The request follows an executive order Burgum issued Dec. 29 declaring a […]