Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum contended that President Donald Trump‘s tariffs on other countries are meant to bring “foreign investment” back to the United States. Many Democratic lawmakers have criticized the president for his tariffs against Canada,

Emails obtained by The Associated Press reveal Doug Burgum as North Dakota governor catered to the whims of oil and gas executives while leveraging those connections to expand his political profile.

The U.S. Senate voted Thursday to confirm former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to lead the Department of Interior. During his confirmation hearing, Burgum emphasized a commitment to advancing U.S. energy production in President Donald Trump’s administration.