Political positions
Burgum has made comments about President Joe Biden and his performance as president of the United States on Facebook and in public messages.[43]
Burgum endorsed former president Donald Trump in both 2016 and 2020. Trump also endorsed Burgum during each of his gubernatorial elections.[44]
Energy
Burgum has been very vocal on his support for the fossil fuel industry, especially in the Bakken region of western North Dakota.[45] But he also signed a bill to create clean energy sustainable for the state on April 26, 2021.[46] Burgum supports the Dakota Access Pipeline.[47]
Abortion
In April 2023, Burgum signed a near-total ban on abortion in North Dakota.[48]
LGBT rights
In July 2020, Burgum called the 2020 Republican platform “divisive and divisional” on LGBT issues. During the 2023 session of the North Dakota Legislative Assembly, Burgum signed numerous anti-trans laws, including a near-total ban on gender-affirming care to minors. [49][50][51][52]
Critical race theory
On November 12, 2021, Burgum signed a law banning the teaching of critical race theory in North Dakota K-12 schools.[53]
Taxes
Burgum has signed numerous laws to cut taxes. During the 2023 legislative session, he signed a bill that exempts members of the North Dakota National Guard and reserve from paying income tax,[54] and another that provides over $500 million in tax relief.[55]
He is my cousin.
Sounds like he’s on the right track -— the REAL right track.
I wonder if all these entries are people who think there is a slight chance of being selected for Vise Pres.