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Doug Burgum appeared before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Thursday, January 16, participating in a confirmation hearing for his nomination as Secretary of the Interior.
No, this is not AI…
Mazie Hirono just asked Doug Burgum this question at his confirmation hearing today:
"Have you ever made unwanted requests for sexual favors or committed any verbal or physical harassment or assault of a sexual nature?"
pic.twitter.com/wCT1ngHmPX— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 16, 2025
The current North Dakota governor, selected by President-elect Donald Trump, is slated to succeed incumbent Secretary Deb Haaland in the position.
.@DougBurgum TRUTH BOMB:
"America produces energy cleaner, smarter, and safer than anywhere in the world. When energy production is restricted in America, it doesn't reduce demand, it just shifts production to countries like Russia and Iran…"
WATCH:pic.twitter.com/ehDvZhnsap
— Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) January 16, 2025
This hearing is part of a series of confirmation proceedings taking place this week for Trump’s cabinet nominees, as the January 20 inauguration approaches. Pete Hegseth’s testimony occurred on Tuesday, while other nominees including Pam Bondi, John Ratcliffe, Kristi Noem, and Lee Zeldin are scheduled to appear throughout the remainder of the week.
