2024 Presidential Campaign Blog

President Donald J. Trump Announces Doug Burgum, the Governor of North Dakota, as Secretary of the Interior

STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP

I am thrilled to announce that Doug Burgum, the Governor of North Dakota, will be joining my Administration as both Secretary of the Interior and, as Chairman of the newly formed, and very important, National Energy Council, which will consist of all Departments and Agencies involved in the permitting, production, generation, distribution, regulation, transportation, of ALL forms of American Energy. This Council will oversee the path to U.S. ENERGY DOMINANCE by cutting red tape, enhancing private sector investments across all sectors of the Economy, and by focusing on INNOVATION over longstanding, but totally unnecessary, regulation. With U.S. Energy Dominance, we will drive down Inflation, win the A.I. arms race with China (and others), and expand American Diplomatic Power to end Wars all across the World.

The Radical Left's War on American Energy has hurt our Allies by forcing them to buy from our adversaries, who in turn use those profits to fund Wars and Terror. ENERGY DOMINANCE will allow us to sell Energy to our friends, including all European Nations, which will make the World a safer place. As Chairman of the National Energy Council, Doug will have a seat on the National Security Council. As Secretary of the Interior, Doug will be a key leader in ushering in a new "Golden Age of American Prosperity" and World Peace. The Biden-Harris Administration has driven our National Debt to a record $36 TRILLION DOLLARS. Yet America is blessed with vast amounts of "Liquid Gold" and other valuable Minerals and Resources, right beneath our feet. We will "DRILL BABY DRILL," expand ALL forms of Energy production to grow our Economy, and create good-paying jobs. By smartly utilizing our amazing National Assets, we will preserve and protect our most beautiful places, AND reduce our deficits and our debt! 

We will also undo the damage done by the Democrats to our Nation's Electrical Grid, by dramatically increasing baseload power. This will reduce the cost of Electrical bills that continue to skyrocket for Citizens and Small Businesses under Biden-Harris, and ensure that America has the power to serve all of our needs without the devastation of blackouts and brownouts, and to WIN the battle for A.I. superiority, which is key to National Security and our Nation's Prosperity. Doug Burgum will protect our Nation's Natural Resources, restore our fabulous Oil and Gas advantage, and Make America, and its Energy, Dominant and Great Again!

RGA Congratulates Governor Doug Burgum on Nomination to Lead Department of the Interior

RGA Congratulates Governor Doug Burgum on Nomination to Lead Department of the Interior

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Republican Governors Association Chair and Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued the following statement congratulating North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum on being nominated to serve as Secretary of the Department of the Interior.

"Congratulations to North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum on his nomination to serve as Secretary of the Department of the Interior. Governor Burgum is a strong leader who has a long track record of both preserving our natural heritage while advocating for reforms that would put our natural resources to use here at home.

"Governor Burgum is ready to lead in this vital role and Republican Governors are looking forward to partnering with President Trump and Governor Burgum in that mission."

Doug Burgum Statement Announcing he is Suspending his Campaign for President

Burgum Campaign Announcement

Governor Doug Burgum released the following statement announcing he is suspending his campaign for President:

“We launched our campaign for President on June 7 clear-eyed about our mission: bring a business leader and proven governor’s voice to the fight for the best of America. We are a nation built on freedom, liberty, and personal responsibility. A nation where neighbors help neighbors, and where innovation, not regulation, lifts us all to reach our highest potential. We remain committed to improving the lives of every American by moving America 180 degrees in the opposite direction of Joe Biden on three critical issues – the economy, energy, and national security.

“Before we entered the race, the national conversation centered on divisive issues best suited to be solved at the state and local level, and away from the essential, core responsibilities of the President and the executive branch as delegated by the 10th Amendment of our Constitution. National security includes economic security, border security, energy security, food security and cybersecurity. Solving these issues is foundational to every American’s safety and prosperity. Our leadership and understanding of how the global economy really works has shifted the conversation toward the critical need for America to get its economy sprinting versus crawling, become energy-dominant and win the Cold War with China. Now just six months after our campaign launch, we’ve elevated the importance of an intelligent energy policy that grows jobs and our economy, reduces inflation, is good for the environment and – unlike Joe Biden’s fantasy green energy plan – stops enabling and empowering our adversaries, specifically China, Russia, Iran, Venezuela and North Korea.”

Burgum continued: “The RNC’s clubhouse debate requirements are nationalizing the primary process and taking the power of democracy away from the engaged, thoughtful citizens of Iowa and New Hampshire. The RNC’s mission is to win elections. It is not their mission to reduce competition and restrict fresh ideas by ‘narrowing the field’ months before the Iowa caucuses or the first in the nation New Hampshire primary. These arbitrary criteria ensure advantages for candidates from major media markets on the coasts versus America’s Heartland. None of their debate criteria relate to the qualifications related to actually doing the job of the president. This effort to nationalize the primary system is unhealthy for the future of the party, especially for a party that proclaims to value leadership from outside of Washington.

“First Lady Kathryn has been an incredible partner on this journey. Her courage to share her personal story of her decades-long battle with the disease of addiction, and now her 21 years of recovery, has changed lives and saved lives. America is facing a behavioral health crisis that is touching every family, every community, and every company in America. Over 270,000 sons, daughters, moms and dads have died of a drug overdose in America since Joe Biden took office. This is five times the U.S. deaths in the Vietnam War. The brain disease of addiction is affecting over 40 million Americans and it does not discriminate. It affects citizens regardless of age, ZIP code, economic status or political affiliation. Uniting to solve this deadly and destructive problem is an urgent test for our nation’s leaders and the future of America’s democracy.

“I have spent a lifetime building trust as a leader – from working as a kid at our family’s century-old grain elevator business in the tiny town of Arthur to building global enterprises such as Great Plains Software to governing the great state of North Dakota. Our decision to run for President came from a place of caring deeply about every American and a mission to re-establish trust in America’s leadership and our institutions of democracy. While this primary process has shaken my trust in many media organizations and political party institutions, it has only strengthened my trust in America. Our nation doesn’t need to be perfect to be exceptional. In community after community along this journey, we witnessed the best that America has to offer. We are deeply grateful for each and every person who supported us with their ideas, prayers, advocacy, encouragement and enthusiasm. Kathryn and I will always remain committed to fighting for the people who make our nation so exceptional.”

Doug Burgum Returns to New Hampshire on November 29 to December 2, 2023 *Updated

GOVERNOR BURGUM UPDATED NEW HAMPSHIRE SCHEDULE
North Dakota Governor and Business Leader Doug Burgum continues to meet with New Hampshire voters and hold campaign stops across the state.

Updated details are below:

New Hampshire Public Schedule

Thursday, November 30

4:30 PM ET
Happy Hour Meet & Greet
Location: Telly’s Restaurant & Pizzeria - 235 Calef Hwy, Epping, NH 03042

Friday, December 1

11:30 AM ET – 1:30 PM ET
Franklin Pierce University Fitzwater Center “Pizza & Politics”
Location: DiPietro Library, Franklin Pierce University, 23 Manor Way, Rindge, NH 03461

5:30 PM ET
Concord Town Hall
Location: West Street Ward House, 41 West Street., Concord, NH 03301

Saturday, December 2

10:00 AM ET
Amherst GOP Meeting
Location: Buck Meadow Recreation Area Clubhouse, 32 NH-101A

12:30 PM ET
Salem Townhall
Location: Derry-Salem Elks Lodge, 39 Shadow Lake Rd., Salem, NH 03079

 

Doug Burgum Returns to Iowa on November 18-22, 2023

GOV. DOUG BURGUM RETURNS TO IOWA

North Dakota Governor and Business Leader Doug Burgum announced public details of a five-day campaign swing through Iowa on November 18 - 22. This comes after the Governor concluded a five-day trip in Iowa earlier this week.

Full Details are below:
Iowa Public Schedule

Saturday, November 18

1:00 PM CT – 2:00 PM CT
Black Hawk Co Meet & Greet at Starbeck’s Smokehouse BBQ
Location: 250 Westfield Ave. #101, Waterloo, IA 50701

Sunday, November 19

12:00 PM CT
Marshalltown Meet & Greet at Legends Bar & Grill
Location: 2902 S Center St, Marshalltown, IA 50158

Monday, November 20

10:15 AM CT
Drake University event
Location: Drake University, Pomerantz Stage in the Olmstead Center, 2507 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

12:05 PM CT
Polk/Dallas County Meet & Greet at Pizza Ranch
Location: 4954 86th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322

6:05 PM CT
Adair County GOP Reagan Dinner at Sixteen Oaks Events Center
Location: 1308 Main Street, Fontanelle, Iowa 50846

Tuesday, November 21

11:00 AM CT
KCCI Coffee with the Candidates at Smokey Row Coffee
Location: 109 S Market Street, Oskaloosa, IA 52577

5:30 PM CT
Pella County Meet & Greet at Cantaritos
Location: 1205 Washington Street, Pella, Iowa 50219

Wednesday, November 22

7:15 AM CT
Westside Conservative Club Breakfast at Machine Shed Restaurant
Location: 11151 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50322

Doug Burgum Visits Iowa on November 11-15, 2023

BURGUM KICKS OFF IOWA CAMPAIGN SWING

Governor and business leader Doug Burgum announced public details of his upcoming five-day campaign swing through Iowa. The governor’s trip follows a day of campaigning today in New Hampshire.

Iowa Public Schedule

Saturday, November 11

7:00 PM CT
Iowa Federation of Young Republicans Hoover Dinner
Renaissance Des Moine Savery Hotel
401 Locus Street
Des Moines, IA 50309

Sunday, November 12

5:30 PM CT
Clinton County GOP Fall Dinner
Millennium Ballroom
169 Obrian Street
Goose Lake, IA 52750

Monday, November 13

10:00 AM CT
Maquoketa Meet & Greet
Decker Hotel
128 N. Main Street
Maquoketa, IA 52060

1:00 PM CT
University of Dubuque Student/Faculty Event
Carles & Romona Myers Center, Steffens Hall
445 N. Algona Street
Dubuque, IA 52001

6:00 PM CT
Iowa GOP Event with Chairman Jeff Kaufmann
9253 Route 52S
Dubuque, IA 52003

Tuesday, November 14

8:15 AM CT
Breakfast Event
Gronen Properties
Schmid Innovation Center
900 Jackson St., Suite LL2
Dubuque IA 52001

1:30 PM CT
Farmer Roundtable
8405 80th Street
Arlington, IA 50606

6:00 PM CT
Bremer County Meet & Greet
Frederick’s Sips N Eats
117 E Bremer Avenue
Waverly, IA 50677

Wednesday, November 15

12:00 PM
Cerro Gordo County Meet & Greet
100 S. Federal Avenue
Mason City, IA 50401

RELEASE: Doug Burgum Statement on Republican Debate

Doug Burgum Statement on Republican Debate

Governor and business leader Doug Burgum issued the below statement following tonight’s GOP debate:

“Over two hours filled with petty attacks and in-fighting, voters learned why none of the career politicians on stage will be President and why political insiders have no business trying to artificially shrink the Republican field two months before the actual voting starts in Iowa and New Hampshire.

In business, we never would’ve gotten anything done if all we did was yell and name-call. We built a billion-dollar company from scratch by building great teams, serving customers, and providing a product that people wanted. In fact, I have created more jobs than everyone on the stage combined. I spent 30 years in software. Technology is changing every industry, business, and job in America. Software is the greatest invention to expand human capability in the history of mankind… and we haven’t even begun to touch the revolution it can lead in reducing the size of the federal government.

That’s what I’m doing as Governor. We’re reinventing government to serve its customers—the taxpayers. As a result, our state’s economy is on fire. We passed the largest tax cut in history, cut spending by 27 percent and slashed red tape. Innovation over regulation is the path to unleashing America’s strength and power.

We had team members in 132 countries. I’ve dealt with China in business. We can’t win this war against Iran, crush Mob Boss Putin or win the Cold War with China with Biden’s failed energy policies which hurt Americans and help foreign dictators. We’re fighting with one hand tied behind our back. When I am your president we will sell energy to our allies, instead of buying it from our enemies.

If we’re going to unlock the best of America and achieve our fullest potential, it’s going to take a business leader and political outsider to get the job done. That’s why I’m running for President. Pundits, political insiders and party bosses don’t pick Presidents; voters do.”

Doug Burgum for America Announces Debate Ad Buy

Burgum for America Announces Debate Ad Buy

Doug Burgum for America announced today that it is placing television advertisements to run in Iowa and New Hampshire during the GOP debate.

The ads call out the “clubhouse rules” governing the debate qualification process and make clear that early states like Iowa and New Hampshire choose who advances forward in the GOP presidential nominating process.

Each ad is customized for the state in which it is running.

The Iowa ad can be viewed HERE.

The New Hampshire ad can be viewed HERE.

Script:

They said I couldn’t build a tech company in North Dakota.

We built a billion dollar one.

They said I couldn’t become governor.

We won by 40.

Now, months before voting starts, D.C. insiders want to stop a small-town guy like me from fighting for you.

Not going to work.

Pundits, party bosses, national polls – they don’t pick Presidents.

Iowa/New Hampshire picks Presidents.

I’m Doug Burgum and I approve this message.

Doug Burgum Surpasses Donor Threshold for Third GOP Debate

Burgum Surpasses Donor Threshold for Third GOP Debate
- Becomes 5th Candidate to Meet Requirement -

Doug Burgum for America announced today that it has exceeded the donor requirements set forth by the Republican National Committee to qualify for the third debate.

Burgum has received contributions from over 70,000 individual donors, including more than 200 from 20 different states. Burgum is just the 5th candidate to meet the RNC’s requirements.

“Doug Burgum was one of the last candidates to get in the race and is now among the first to reach the donor threshold,” said campaign spokesman Lance Trover. “While he plans to continue defying the odds and be on the debate stage, our campaign knows that ultimately it is the voters in Iowa and New Hampshire who will begin the process of picking the next President, not pundits and national polls.”

Burgum’s announcement comes on the heels of the Best of America PAC announcing last week major new investments and a hyper-targeting program aimed at Republicans in Iowa, New Hampshire and throughout the nation.

Doug Burgum for America Announces Quarterly Finance Report Ending September 30, 2023

Doug Burgum for America Announces Quarterly Finance Report

Doug Burgum for America announced today its quarterly financial report for the period ending September 30.

Overall, the campaign reported more than $3.4 million in funding and entered the fourth quarter with over $2.2 million cash on hand available for the primary.

“In just over four months, Doug Burgum has established himself as a national candidate, amassing 80,000 donations and qualifying for two national debates while maintaining footholds in Iowa and New Hampshire,” said campaign spokesman Lance Trover. “As we enter the fourth quarter, additional time and attention will again be invested in the early states that will begin to determine the Republican nominee.”