Doug Burgum

"it’s important that you’re judged by the company you keep"

"Burgum, 68, suspended his long-shot presidential bid last year and quickly endorsed Trump, developing a strong personal and political relationship with the president-elect. After Trump asked oil industry executives to help steer $1 billion toward his campaign, Burgum talked extensively with oil donors and CEOs, and he helped lead the campaign’s development of its energy policy."

"Governor Burgum understands Indian country and the challenges we face, such as the need for public safety, better tribal education and economic development in Indian country, among other needs,” said David Flute, former chair of the Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux Tribe. Flute is now secretary of the South Dakota Department of Tribal Relations."