Bernhardt has been acting Secretary since Zinke left the Department of the Interior embroiled in scandal. Bernhardt previously worked for the department while George W. Bush was president.I am pleased to announce that David Bernhardt, Acting Secretary of the Interior, will be nominated as Secretary of the Interior. David has done a fantastic job from the day he arrived, and we look forward to having his nomination officially confirmed!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 4, 2019