X Highlights from Doug Burgum Through May 20, 2025

May 18: National Monument Review

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum posted on X: 'https://t.co/axLq2Usinf'

The post links to an article indicating Burgum confirmed the administration is reviewing the boundaries of several national monuments, following an executive order from President Trump to assess their size. This aligns with efforts to optimize federal land management.

May 17: Infrastructure Tour

Burgum shared: 'Best dam tour in the country! 🇺🇸 https://t.co/VpBo3o0ZgP'

The post highlights Burgum’s visit to a dam, emphasizing infrastructure as a priority. Such tours underscore the administration’s focus on showcasing domestic energy and resource projects to support American jobs.

May 13: Middle East Energy Deal

Burgum wrote: '. @POTUS ’ historic deal today in the Middle East highlights this administration’s commitment to American Energy Dominance and investing in American jobs, industry, and prosperity. 🇺🇸'

The post refers to a significant energy agreement, reflecting President Trump’s strategy to bolster U.S. energy production. Burgum’s emphasis on jobs aligns with his role in advancing energy dominance policies.

May 7: Domestic Energy Production

Burgum stated: 'The Biden administration pushed energy production overseas which was beneficial to our adversaries and detrimental to the environment. With @POTUS , clean and reliable energy is MADE IN AMERICA! 🇺🇸 https://t.co/iNaS32vX8I'

This post praises Trump’s focus on domestic energy. Burgum’s stance supports initiatives to increase U.S. oil and gas output, as seen in his recent Gulf Coast visit to promote industry growth.

May 6: Energy Addition

Burgum posted: 'We don’t need an energy transition, we need energy ADDITION! https://t.co/lTUQ2m6tea'

The post emphasizes expanding energy production rather than shifting to alternatives. Burgum’s message aligns with the administration’s goal of increasing domestic energy output to meet national needs.

April 30: Energy Revolution

Burgum wrote: 'At @Interior , we are spearheading America’s energy revolution by cutting red tape, expanding oil & gas leasing, creating more jobs, and unleashing America’s untapped energy potential – but we are just getting started! Stay tuned… https://t.co/UXyNJk87nt'

This post highlights Burgum’s efforts to streamline regulations and boost oil and gas production. His actions reflect a broader push to enhance U.S. energy independence through federal land management.

April 29: Critical Minerals Strategy

Burgum stated: 'Mine, baby mine! To compete with China, we need to stockpile critical minerals, invest in mining companies, and provide sovereign risk insurance to protect the mining industry from future policy changes! https://t.co/AvzVqUmMtP'

The post outlines Burgum’s plan to strengthen U.S. mining to secure critical minerals, vital for technology and defense. This aligns with his role in managing federal lands for resource development.

In Review

Over the past few weeks, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum used X to highlight seven key activities, focusing on energy dominance, infrastructure, and resource management. His posts emphasized President Trump’s energy policies, including a Middle East deal, domestic energy production, and critical minerals strategy. Burgum’s dam tour showcased infrastructure, while his national monument review signaled land use optimization. His efforts to cut red tape and expand oil, gas, and mining operations reflect a commitment to American jobs and prosperity, leveraging his oversight of nearly 500 million acres of public land.