US President Donald Trump has announced that the governor of North Dakota Dag Burgum will head the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the United States, as well as the newly created National Energy Council. This solution emphasizes the strategic importance of the energy sector in the policy of the new administration.
Trump said Burgum, known for his experience in energy and use of natural resources, will be "wonderful" in both positions. He noted that the National Energy Council will unite all agencies related to the production and sale of energy resources, providing a coordinated approach to energy development.
The US Department of Internal Affairs traditionally deals with the management of federal lands, the production of natural resources, national parks and programs related to indigenous peoples. The appointment of Burgum, which was previously regarded as a possible vice-presidential candidate, testifies to Trump's desire to make energy policy a key part of his agenda.
At the Gala-Vechor of the Institute of Politics, Burgum declared a close relationship between energy and national security, emphasizing the role of energy in financing conflicts with the participation of Russia and Iran. He criticized Biden's administration for "fallen sanctions", which, he said, allowed hostile countries to receive more income to finance terrorism.
