North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum speaks at the Republican National Convention on July 17, 2024. Burgum had been in the running for former President Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick. (Ashley Murray/States Newsroom)
By: North Dakota Monitor staff
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is traveling to Israel this week through a trip sponsored by the Republican Jewish Coalition, his office said Monday.
Burgum is traveling in his personal capacity, and there’s no expense to the state, said spokesman Mike Nowatzki. Dates of the trip were not released.
“At a time when Iran is at war with Israel on seven fronts, in the wake of Hamas brutally executing six hostages, including one American citizen, and as Israelis continue to battle the daily attacks from Hezbollah on their northern border, now is the time to stand with Israel – in Israel,” Burgum said in a statement.
Burgum was a speaker last week in Las Vegas at the Republican Jewish Coalition Leadership Summit. During his remarks, Burgum criticized the foreign policy of the Joe Biden-Kamala Harris administration and praised former President Donald Trump’s policies.
“We need to stop the current administration’s policy of appeasing Iran and pressuring Israel, and restore the policy of maximum pressure on Iran with maximum support for Israel,” Burgum said in a statement Monday. “We’re thankful to the Republican Jewish Coalition for the opportunity to visit Israel on this solidarity mission.”
Trump has hinted that he’s considering Burgum for a Cabinet post if he’s elected president.
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