AP: Trump gave Interior nominee one directive for a half-billion acres of US land: 'Drill.'

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https://apnews.com/article/interior-burgum-public-lands-oil-gas-trump-97f7bc583f0a0de0fb16ea6f89bfbaf1

Trump gave Interior nominee one directive for a half-billion acres of US land: ‘Drill.’

By MATTHEW BROWN and JACK DURA
Updated 12:23 PM EST, November 22, 2024

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Donald Trump assigned Doug Burgum a singular mission in nominating the governor of oil-rich North Dakota to lead an agency that oversees a half-billion acres of federal land and vast areas offshore: “Drill baby drill.”

That dictate from the president-elect’s announcement of Burgum for Secretary of Interior sets the stage for a reignition of the court battles over public lands and waters that helped define Trump’s first term, with environmentalists worried about climate change already pledging their opposition.

Burgum is an ultra-wealthy software industry entrepreneur who grew up on his family’s farm. He represents a tame choice compared to other Trump Cabinet picks.

Public lands experts said his experience as a popular two-term governor who aligns himself with conservationist Teddy Roosevelt suggests a willingness to collaborate, as opposed to dismantling from within the agency he is tasked with leading.

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[Irish_Dem]

1. Trump gets a cut of all profits.

He is dream of being the richest man in the world will soon come true.

[OKIsItJustMe]

2. It will remain a dream

Trump has always overstated his wealth. There are many above him, including his “advisor” Elon Musk and (mentor) Vladimir Putin.

[Irish_Dem]

4. Yes of course Trump doesn't have much now.

But he will. He has access to all the cash and resources of the US government.
It will be way too tempting for him.

Putin may not care, he is going to get what he wants.
Ukraine and Europe handed to him.
And control of the US military and intelligence agencies.

[OKIsItJustMe]

5. Despite his reputation, Trump can lose money on a sure bet

i.e. how many (non-Trump) casinos can you think of that went bankrupt?

Despite all of the graft during his first administration, he didn’t become filthy rich!

[Irish_Dem]

6. Yes but his kids will get as much as they can.

Jared has been able to keeps his hands on the $2B bribe money given to him by Saudi.

[OKIsItJustMe]

7. Jared and Ivanka seem to be keeping their distance from Daddy this time

They’re afraid involvement in another administration might make them look bad.

[Irish_Dem]

8. 100% certain if there is money to be made they will show up at the WH with hands out.

[Walleye]

3. I wonder who he expects to do the drilling

He wants to rape the whole United States.