Burgum championed business-oriented policies during his tenure as governor, including income tax cuts and tech upgrades for state government.
Burgum endorsed Trump during a campaign rally in Wildwood, New Jersey on May 11, 2024.
Crime rates in North Dakota have been on the rise, with violent crimes increasing by 2.9% in 2023 and drug and alcohol-related crimes rising by 6.6% between 2013 and 2023.
He vetoed some anti-LGBTQ bills but later signed most of them before preparing for his 2024 presidential bid.
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is a top contender for former President Donald Trump's potential vice presidential running mate.
In the race for former President Donald Trump's potential vice presidential running mate, North Dakota Republican Governor Doug Burgum has emerged as a top contender. Known for his business-oriented policies and lack of outspokenness on social issues, Burgum led North Dakota like a CEO, championing income tax cuts and tech upgrades for state government. He vetoed some anti-LGBTQ+ bills sent to him by the state's Republican-led Legislature in 2021 and 2023, but later signed most of them around the same time he was preparing for his short-lived 2024 presidential bid. Burgum's potential VP nomination has raised questions about rising crime rates in North Dakota, with the state's Attorney General stating that crime rates have been on the rise. Violent crimes such as murder, assault, and kidnapping increased by 2.9% in 2023, while crimes related to drugs and weapons violations rose by 2.1%. The violent crime rate in North Dakota has risen more than 20% between 2013 and 2023, with drug and alcohol-related crimes increasing by 6.6% in the same period.
Burgum's possible VP pick status has also drawn attention to his past actions, such as cracking an egg on his head during a conference in the early 1990s to prove sincerity when he was CEO of Great Plains Software. Burgum then endorsed Trump during a campaign rally for the former president in Wildwood Beach on May 11, 2024, in Wildwood, New Jersey. Should Trump win the election, Doug Burgum is likely to become vice-president or secure an administration post.
As a libertarian and objectivist journalist who values facts and uncovers biases and misinformation in the media, it's important to note that while reporting on Burgum's potential VP nomination, there may be biases present in some sources. It's crucial to verify all claims made about Burgum and his political stance with reliable evidence before including them in this article. Additionally, it's essential to provide a comprehensive and engaging story that covers all important facts related to Burgum's possible VP nomination while avoiding any deceptive or misleading information. By doing so, we can deliver an accurate and informative article that meets the high standards expected of a Pulitzer Award-winning journalist.
North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley stated that crime rates in North Dakota have been rising.
Violent crimes such as murder, assault, and kidnapping increased by 2.9% in 2023.
Crimes related to drugs and weapons violations increased by 2.1% in the same period.
North Dakota’s violent crime rate has risen more than 20% between 2013 and 2023.
Drug and alcohol related crimes increased by 6.6% in the same period.
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The article contains selective reporting and emotional manipulation. The author quotes experts stating that crime is rising in North Dakota, but does not mention that overall crime rates in the US have decreased. This creates a misleading impression for the reader. Additionally, the author uses phrases like 'detrimental to a potential Trump-Burgum ticket' and 'Democratic strategists are going to seize on the issue if Burgum is on the ticket', which attempts to manipulate emotions by implying that there is something negative about Burgum being mentioned in relation to crime. However, it is important to note that these statements are not made by Burgum himself.
The increase could be detrimental to a potential Trump-Burgum ticket, according to Iwan Morgan... Democratic strategists are also going to seize on the issue if Burgum is on the ticket.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when it states 'Some experts have already said that nominating Burgum could be a mistake.' The article does not name these experts or provide any evidence of their qualifications or expertise on the topic. Additionally, there is an instance of inflammatory rhetoric when Trump's campaign representative, Cheung, states 'High crime rates -- only in Joe Biden’s America.' This statement is not supported by any facts and serves only to incite emotion rather than contribute to a logical argument.
]Some experts have already said that nominating Burgum could be a mistake.[
