Trump nominates oil industry advocate, former wildlife official for key Interior posts
February 13, 2025
Former President Donald Trump has nominated Kathleen Sgamma, president of the Western Energy Alliance, to lead the Bureau of Land Management and Brian Nesvik, former head of Wyoming’s Game and Fish Department, to lead the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Sgamma, a vocal critic of Biden-era energy policies, has faced backlash from conservation groups, who warn her leadership could prioritize oil and gas interests over public land protections. The nominations now head to the Senate for confirmation.
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