Gov. Doug Burgum (R-ND) told Sirius XM’s Breitbart News Saturday he was flattered that former President Donald Trump said he would like him to serve in his administration if elected back to the White House, but emphasized his focus is on governing North Dakota and getting the 45th president elected.
Burgum joined host and Breitbart News Washington Bureau Chief Matthew Boyle for a 20-minute segment on the program days after Trump’s historic victory in the Iowa Caucuses. In his victory speech, Trump said he would like to have the governor as a “very important” part of a potential second administration. Breitbart News subsequently reported some in Trump’s orbit have even discussed him as a potential running mate or cabinet secretary.
Trump: I want Doug Burgum in my administration. pic.twitter.com/gJ068wtPdR
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Boyle asked…