Montana congressman is Trump's choice for interior secretary

CNN: Zinke, a 55-year-old ex-Navy SEAL commander and recipient of two Bronze Stars for combat missions in Iraq, was a Trump supporter. He's also faced criticism from environmental and conservation groups since joining the House in 2015. In the House, Zinke is a member of the Armed Services and Natural Resources committees. "President-elect Donald Trump and I had a very positive meeting where we discussed a wide range of Montana priorities," Zinke told The Billings Gazette in a statement afterward. "We are both very hopeful for the future."

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