The president-elect’s top energy and environment picks so far look like they will be easily confirmed by the Senate.\
The trio of nominees tapped to lead President-elect Donald Trump’s energy and environment team will get confirmation hearings next week before the Senate, demonstrating the high priority his new administration is putting on implementing its “drill, baby, drill” agenda.
North Dakota Republican Gov. Doug Burgum, Trump’s Interior secretary nominee, will go before the Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Jan. 14, according to Democratic staff with knowledge of the process.
The Energy Committee will hold a hearing for Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright, nominated to be secretary of Energy, on Jan. 15, the people said.
And the Environment and Public Works Committee is holding a hearing for former New York Rep. Lee Zeldin, Trump’s pick to run the Environmental Protection Agency, on Wednesday or Thursday of next week.
While some of Trump’s Cabinet picks have generated controversy, his top energy and environment nominees so far look like they will be easily confirmed by the Senate — and may even garner a few Democratic votes.
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Background:
Doug Burgum Desperately Needs Better Vetting for VP
“Some North Dakotans who know better can’t stand the thought of Bill Gates’ friend anywhere near the White House.”
“Burgum is more popular with people who know little about him than the grassroots of the party in his home…
— Marc Morano (@ClimateDepot) June 27, 2024
Is Gov. Burgum a plant by the establishment to derail a second Trump term?! Will Bill Gates have a direct line into Trump presidency?
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum worked for Bill Gates
Burgum on Gates: “Bill’s leadership and commitment to improving the world around him is an… pic.twitter.com/C7ZdfjwPse
— Marc Morano (@ClimateDepot) June 27, 2024
Something tells me this Facebook page of Burgum may be suddenly deleted. Here is a screen capture of the page just in case: https://t.co/5VKbj0EQoZ pic.twitter.com/j6bm61DqaB
— Marc Morano (@ClimateDepot) June 27, 2024
Carbon capture is a fraudulent idea @realDonaldTrump. It is pointless, supports the climate hoax and amounts to theft from taxpayers. pic.twitter.com/5UVgEG2Zhf
— Steve Milloy (@JunkScience) January 16, 2025
Flashback 2017: ND Gov. Doug Burgum on Bill Gates:
"Bill's leadership and commitment to improving the world around him is an inspiration for finding creative solutions to 21st-century challenges."
https://t.co/5VKbj0Foex pic.twitter.com/RU7u5w6p2R— Marc Morano (@ClimateDepot) January 17, 2025
