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.
The only thing that would surprise me is if trump hired someone that was descent and or qualifications for the job.