Overview

• Once a critic of anti-LGBTQ+ measures, Burgum signed multiple restrictive bills in 2023.
• Burgum's legislative actions came as he prepared a short-lived presidential campaign.
• His governance focused on economic growth and technology, avoiding social issues initially.
• Burgum's recent policy shifts have drawn mixed reactions from both political allies and opponents.
• Despite his national aspirations, Burgum's presidential bid failed to gain traction.