'Americans Don't Trust Congress': Doug Burgum Blasts GOP, Dems Over Government Shutdown Fight

North Dakota Gov. and Republican presidential candidate Doug Burgum (R) spoke with Brittany Lewis On "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the government shutdown.

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[corneliusrupert]

A lot of Americans don't trust the government because of talking heads like this lady.

[triarii]

I'm getting stabbed in the back by my own party and in the front by the opposing party. I'm just tired of being stabbled.

[jonEmontana]

Doug tells such truth. I like him a lot as a candidate

[Selina-xshm]

This man is just as worthy as DeSantis ! The rest that are running need to step aside.

[mrksimm]

Don't trust anyone in politics.... I highly doubt you would find a honest one... the people are overtaxed and they are getting rich..

[jmvd]

He can be a great VP.. I like what he’s talking about..and he’s like a good dude

[zaneholliday]

“Learn from China” doesn’t read well to me

[jmvd]

I like Doug he seems like a good dude..We need him in some from or other in the government..but not as President..Trump should have him in his staff..or RFK jr

[mlj]

I'll add to that headline..."Americans don't trust politicians"! #defundDC

[darkdan]

The chaos caucus will never lead America forward...

[ruthnovena]

It is NOT the shut down fight. shut down happened in 2018. .

[TheLaughingMustache-ohff]

Doug should run for senate or house seat. He sounds like Gaetz..we need more of that, instead of a hopeless run for President.

[stevenlight]

States rights have always been the issue, I agree.trump said states have the rites.this governor is correct.a wise man

[DeBeard]

imho wht Mr bergum hinted is politicians gotta speak for the collective interests of mass majority of us citizens, ain't act like agents for big corps, also GOP leader shouldnt compromise while speak for those with different opinions on variety of issues, other than make deal with demes under the table.

[OriginalWhiteDevil]

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[cjjohnson]

I think he would make a great speaker of the house """"NOT PRESIDENT""""

[Sam-cisl]

Trump is no longer on the forbes rich list, doesn't make the top 400

[maysville]

The ‘us versus them’ members of Congress need to be voted out. We need legislators who are willing to work with the other side of the aisle to compromise, to do the job they were elected to do by their constituents with integrity and civility. To honor their oath to the Constitution and to uphold democracy when ego, personality, and partisan politics bear their ugly head. Country before party. Governance is not a game. VOTE BLUE FOR DEMOCRACY