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Ryan Zinke: US interior secretary to leave administration | Ryan Zinke: US interior secretary to leave administration |
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US Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is leaving his post at the end of the year, President Donald Trump says, in the latest high profile departure from his administration. | US Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is leaving his post at the end of the year, President Donald Trump says, in the latest high profile departure from his administration. |
In a tweet, President Trump thanked Mr Zinke for his service, saying he had "achieved much during his tenure". | In a tweet, President Trump thanked Mr Zinke for his service, saying he had "achieved much during his tenure". |
He said he would appoint a new interior secretary next week. | He said he would appoint a new interior secretary next week. |
Mr Zinke, an ex-Navy Seal and a former Montana congressman, has been embroiled in allegations of ethics violations. | Mr Zinke, an ex-Navy Seal and a former Montana congressman, has been embroiled in allegations of ethics violations. |
They include a land deal in Montana involving Mr Zinke and the chairman of oilfield services Halliburton, Politico reported. | They include a land deal in Montana involving Mr Zinke and the chairman of oilfield services Halliburton, Politico reported. |
He has faced scrutiny over expensive trips in US Park Police helicopters and on private jets. | |
Costly alterations at his department also came in for criticism, including reports that three sets of double doors in his office were being upgraded at a cost of nearly $139,000 (£110,000). He later said he had negotiated the price down to $75,000. | |
It was not clear if Mr Zinke had resigned or was fired. | It was not clear if Mr Zinke had resigned or was fired. |
The interior department oversees federal land, including national parks such as Yosemite and Yellowstone. | The interior department oversees federal land, including national parks such as Yosemite and Yellowstone. |
His appointment angered environmental advocacy groups who accused Mr Zinke of being in hock to corporate polluters. | His appointment angered environmental advocacy groups who accused Mr Zinke of being in hock to corporate polluters. |
News of Mr Zinke's departure comes just a week after the announcement that Mr Trump's chief of staff, Gen John Kelly, is to leave the White House. | |
On Friday, Mr Trump named his successor, on an acting basis, as Mick Mulvaney, who is currently director of the office of management and budget. |