Former President Donald Trump on Thursday endorsed former congressman and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke in his run for Montana’s newly awarded U.S. House seat. Zinke, who said he maintains a friendship with Trump, announced his run for Montana’s second House seat in May after filing paperwork to organize a campaign committee. The seat was awarded based on the state’s population growth compared to other states in the latest U.S. census results. In a statement on July 8, the former president praised Zinke’s leadership at the Department of the Interior under his administration. “Under Ryan Zinke’s leadership at the Department of the Interior, the U.S. achieved Energy Dominance, increased federal energy revenues, and responsibly opened federal acreage for energy production. He was instrumental in expanding public access to public lands for recreation and rebuilding our National Parks and Forests infrastructure,” Trump said. Zinke is a former U.S. Navy Seal and was …