Kathleen Sgamma Withdraws BLM Nomination

Kathleen Sgamma, President of the Western Energy Alliance, has withdrawn her nomination to lead the Bureau of Land Management, a decision announced by Sen. Mike Lee at a Senate hearing. Although no official reason was provided, her withdrawal follows the release of a memo critical of former President Trump's role in the January 6 Capitol riot, expressing her disgust at his actions and the violence that occurred, which may have influenced her decision. Despite withdrawing, Sgamma, a strong advocate for oil and gas development on federal lands, stated she would continue to support Trump's energy agenda in the private sector. The White House confirmed her withdrawal and plans to nominate another candidate for the position. Sgamma's nomination was part of Trump's broader agenda to expand fossil fuel development on public lands, a stance she has consistently supported.