Governor Burgum Says “Divisiveness Sells.” But He’s Not Buying It

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgam remains an underdog in the 2024 Republican presidential race; however, after his first debate performance, his campaign is confident he’ll be attending the second debate too, despite not yet qualifying. While some candidates dominated the stage and combatted rivals with fierce language, Governor Burgum spoke for only seven and a half minutes during the two-hour debate. He focused his energy and criticism on President Joe Biden instead of taking shots at his fellow GOP candidates. On the Rundown, Governor Burgum explains his strategy for the next debate, his plan to protect the U.S. from an increasingly hostile China, and shares how he injured himself ahead of the debate.

Several sanctuary cities across the U.S. face an unsettling reality: they no longer have enough housing for migrants. This influx has led Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City to resort to turning hotels, churches, or apartment complexes into migrant housing, yet these cities and their surrounding communities are still overwhelmed. So how will these cities find solutions with insufficient funding, a lack of physical space, and concerns from residents? On the Rundown, Rockland County Executive Ed Day discusses how the migrant surge in New York City has impacted his community for months and why he is willing to do “whatever he has to do” to stop Mayor Eric Adams from allowing more migrants into the city. Later, Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez shares how his city is suffering and potential solutions to the inundation of migrants.

Plus, commentary by Executive Director and General Counsel for the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Robert Henneke.