North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, who is being considered as a potential running mate, praised former President Donald Trump on Sunday for his impressive campaign activities on the West Coast, while contrasting them with President Joe Biden’s lack of energy and vigor.
“Wow, I wish America could see President Trump on the stump like I’ve seen him in the last 72 hours,” Burgum remarked during an interview on Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends Weekend” with co-hosts Will Cain, Rachel Campos-Duffy, and Pete Hegseth.
“I mean, first of all, I spent my career in technology,” Burgum continued. “I knew a lot of super hardworking tech CEOs, but nobody works harder than President Trump. The number of speeches he gave, the number of hands he’s shaken, his hand literally bruised from people shaking it so hard, but the guy just keeps on going.”
Burgum highlighted Trump’s tireless efforts, engaging in roundtables, talking to people about the issues that matter to them, listening, and showing genuine curiosity and dedication. “It’s impossible to imagine Joe Biden doing one of these events, much less back-to-back for 72 hours, flying around between Arizona and Nevada, Northern California, Southern California. It’s really incredible,” Burgum said.
Polls indicate a close race between Trump and Biden as the election approaches. While Trump navigates through a series of criminal cases while seeking a second term, Biden has tried to dismiss concerns about his mental and physical fitness. The 81-year-old president has often appeared frail or lost his train of thought.
Burgum, who is among the Republicans being vetted by Trump’s campaign for a running mate, emphasized the enthusiasm and support Trump is generating. “I think that when people see him, they see the depth of his care about the country. And he’s right on all the issues that matter,” Burgum stated. “That’s why you’ve got record fundraising happening. That’s why you have record turnout. That’s why you have people lining the streets, because they know that he’s the guy who’s going to solve the issues they care about: the border, inflation, wars abroad, all these things. And it’s very exciting.”
