Trump Nominates Vietnam Vet for BLM Head

Former New Mexico Congressman Stevan Pearce, a Vietnam War veteran and Freedom Caucus member, has been nominated by President Trump to lead the Bureau of Land Management. This agency manages over 245 million acres of public land, including Alaska's 70 million surface acres. Pearce, who previously ran for governor of New Mexico, has expressed concerns about past administrations' use of authority in designating national monuments. His nomination has sparked both support and criticism, with the American Exploration and Mining Association welcoming his understanding of responsible land use, while the Center for Western Priorities opposes his nomination due to alleged favoritism towards the oil and gas industry. The Senate will now consider his confirmation as the next director of the Bureau of Land Management. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.