As the Trump transition continues, a new class of candidates, known as czars, is emerging. One potential candidate is North Dakota governor Doug Burgum, who is being considered for the role of an 'energy czar' with a mandate to advance President-elect Donald Trump’s energy agenda. This move is seen as a conservative version of John Podesta, the senior climate advisor in the Biden administration.
Burgum was initially considered for a Cabinet-level position but is now being discussed for a role that would give him oversight of policy without the bureaucratic constraints of a large department. This trend of appointing czars allows candidates to have more direct influence over their portfolios and start working on day one without the need for Senate confirmation.
