Doug Burgum Announces Presidential Bid Despite NDGOP Opposition

Republican Governor of North Dakota, Doug Burgum, has announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential race, becoming the second sitting governor to enter the race after Ron DeSantis of Florida. Burgum, who has overseen significant economic expansion and promoted staunchly conservative policies in his deep-red state, plans to focus his campaign on his business background and fiscal stewardship of North Dakota. His aides say he will emphasize the economy, energy, and national security, viewing the current debate as too focused on social issues. Burgum's worth stretches into nine figures, and his aides expect his business network to help pull in major donors.