Burgum says Trump is 'nothing' like the press portrays him

Gov. Doug Burgum (R-ND) contended that former President Donald Trump is “nothing” like the press portrays him, wishing that “every American” could see the authentic version of the 2024 presidential candidate.

Burgum, who is widely rumored to be a contender for Trump’s 2024 vice presidential candidate, was asked about a July 2023 interview in which he said he would not do any business with the former president. The governor explained that his views on the former president have evolved as he has spent personal time getting to know the candidate since endorsing him in January.