Ryan Zinke ( born Ryan Zinke ; born November 1, 1961) - American politician and statesman, US Secretary of the Interior (2017–2018), member of the US House of Representatives from Montana (2015–2017). Member of the Republican Party . In 2009-2011 - a member of the Senate of Montana [1] .
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| The president | Donald trump | ||||||
| Predecessor | Sally Jewell | ||||||
| Successor | David Bernhardt ( Acting ) | ||||||
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| Predecessor | Steve Danes | ||||||
| Birth | November 1, 1961 (57 years old) | ||||||
| Children | 3 | ||||||
| The consignment | Republican | ||||||
| Education | University of Oregon , , | ||||||
| Academic degree | Bachelor of Science , Master of Business Administration and Master of Science | ||||||
| Activity | officer, politician | ||||||
| Religion | Lutheranism | ||||||
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| Years of service | 1986–2008 | ||||||
| Affiliation |  USA | ||||||
| Type of army |  US Navy | ||||||
| Rank |  Commander | ||||||
| Battles | Iraq war | ||||||
Biography
He holds a bachelor's degree in geology from the University of Oregon . He also holds MBA and MS degrees. In 1986-2008, he served in the special units of the US Navy SEAL ("seals"). Captain 2nd rank .
On December 15, 2016, the elected US President Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Zinke for the post of Minister of the Interior [2] . During the hearings on his candidacy in the Senate, Zinke promised to oppose the withdrawal from federal ownership of large land areas [3] .
December 15, 2018 Donald Trump announced the resignation of Zinke as minister in late 2018 [4] .
Hobbies
Zinke is known as a lover of hunting, fishing and tourism [3] .
Curious Facts
On the first working day as minister, Zinke came to work in a cowboy costume on horseback [3] . As noted by The Hill , by his act he wanted to show a commitment to the protection of nature [3] .
Notes
- ↑ Montana Legislature RYAN ZINKE (R) . The appeal date is April 3, 2011. Archived April 1, 2011.
- ↑ President-Elect Donald J. Trump Interests to Nominate US Congressman Ryan Zinke as Secretary of the Interior . Trump Transition (December 15, 2016). The appeal date is December 15, 2016.
- ↑ 1 2 3 4 The new head of the US Interior Ministry arrived at work in a cowboy costume on horseback . Lenta.ru (March 3, 2017). The appeal date is March 3, 2017.
- "Ryan Zinke: US interior secretary to leave administration" , BBC, 12/15/2018