Trump Appoints Doug Burgum as Head of National Energy Council
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Doug Burgum, his Interior Department nominee, to lead a newly established National Energy Council. This council aims to enhance U.S. energy production, reduce regulations, and support energy supply to allies, aligning with Trump's campaign promises. The council will coordinate across various government departments to ensure energy dominance and support AI data center demands, while also aiming to prevent power outages. Burgum's role combines cabinet-level authority with broad agency oversight, potentially leading to tensions with other department heads.