Lee Zeldin - ‘who voted against environmental bills’ - named Trump’s EPA head

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Lee Zeldin - ‘who voted against environmental bills’ - named Trump’s EPA head

www.independent.co.uk

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Zeldin is a longtime Republican congressman from New York

Summary

Donald Trump announced former New York congressman Lee Zeldin, a climate regulation opponent, as his nominee to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Zeldin, who represented Long Island from 2015 to 2023, has a record of voting against 85% of environmental bills, including frequent votes against the Clean Air Act, despite his Suffolk County’s poor air quality.

Trump praised Zeldin for his deregulatory stance, promising “fair and swift” decisions to support American businesses while maintaining environmental standards.

With a Republican-controlled Senate, confirming Trump’s nominees, including Zeldin, is expected to be straightforward.

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