Doug Burgum

Doug Burgum

politician United States

Doug Burgum is the current Governor of North Dakota, having taken office in December 2016. A businessman and entrepreneur prior to his political career, he played a significant role in the tech industry, notably as the CEO of Great Plains Software, which was sold to Microsoft in 2001. As governor, Burgum has focused on economic development, education reform, and infrastructure improvements within the state. He was in the news recently for being instructed by President Donald Trump to formalize the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' as part of an executive order.

Born on Aug 01, 1956 (68 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.06%
Persistence
15 wks
Reach
2,716,477
Power
108,611$
Sentiment
7.49
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 6 6.50 0.19% +150% 331,002,651 1,546,260 $21,000,000 98,100$
United Kingdom 3 5.00 0.13% +30% 67,886,011 111,055 $2,700,000 4,417$
Canada 1 5.00 0.07% +0% 38,005,238 27,540 $1,700,000 1,232$
Spain 1 6.00 0.07% +0% 46,754,778 33,019 $1,400,000 989$
Liechtenstein 1 8.00 0.08% +0% 38,137 32 $6,900 6$
India 1 8.00 0.07% +0% 1,380,004,385 947,155 $2,900,000 1,990$
Hong Kong 1 8.00 0.12% +0% 7,500,700 9,092 $370,000 448$
Finland 1 6.00 0.20% +0% 5,540,718 11,354 $272,000 557$
Taiwan 1 6.00 0.13% +0% 23,816,775 30,971 $670,000 871$
Totals 16 1,900,549,393 2,716,478 $31,018,900 108,610$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Finland Finland: Interior Secretary Doug Burgum stated that they will restore balance and put the future of energy production back on track. 6

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United States United States: Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum swore in DJ Daniel as an honorary United States Park Police officer. 8

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United States United States: Doug Burgum, the Interior Secretary, responded to Lara Trump's question about Trump's potential place on Mount Rushmore. 5

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Hong Kong Hong Kong: Doug Burgum is the U.S. Secretary of the Interior responsible for promoting a strategy related to the country's balance sheet. 8

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Spain Spain: Doug Burgum stated that the electricity decisions made in the next five years will determine the next 50 years of the sector. 6

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Canada Canada: Doug Burgum, Secretary of the Interior, told reporters that Mr. Trump’s orders eliminated the NRC’s independence. 5

The Globe and Mail: Trump signs executive orders intended to accelerate regulatory approvals for nuclear reactors