Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump is forging a powerful alliance with the esteemed Gov. Doug Burgum (R-ND), as the two political heavyweights join forces to potentially conquer the nation’s capital. The former president revealed his aspirations to have Gov. Burgum play a crucial role in his administration, setting off speculation within Trump’s inner circle about the governor’s potential as a running mate or cabinet secretary.
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During his triumphant address following the Iowa Caucuses, Trump showered Burgum with praise, hailing him as “one of the best governors in the country” and a “solid guy.” Notably, Trump highlighted Burgum’s unwavering support in the 2016 and 2020 elections, expressing his desire to integrate the governor into his administration should he emerge victorious in November.
Evidently, Burgum further solidified his burgeoning relationship with Trump by accompanying the former president on his luxurious Boeing 757, playfully dubbed “Trump Force One,” from Iowa to New York after the caucuses. It’s clear that Burgum’s background in the business world, coupled with his successful self-funded campaign for governorship, has undoubtedly caught Trump’s attention.
Burgum’s deep-rooted alignment with Trump’s energy policies further cements their unity, as evidenced by his unwavering commitment to promoting American “energy dominance.” Trump can certainly count on Burgum’s support, especially in light of their shared condemnation of President Joe Biden’s detrimental energy policies, which they view as a direct assault on American energy producers.
The North Dakota governor’s presidential bid garnered the backing of Sens. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Hoeven (R-ND), both of whom promptly threw their support behind Trump following Burgum’s withdrawal from the race. Cramer noted that Trump had expressed his admiration for Burgum and envisioned a potential role for him in his cabinet, underscoring their strong working relationship during Trump’s first term.
Cramer’s unwavering endorsement of Burgum emphasizes their shared philosophical alignment with President Trump’s vision, a sentiment echoed by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, who commended Burgum as a “great leader.” As Trump continues to amass endorsements from former rivals, such as conservative Radio Host Larry Elder and businessman Perry Johnson, it’s evident that the formidable duo of Trump and Burgum poses a formidable force set to shake up the political landscape.
