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Former President Donald Trump has selected Lee Zeldin, a former Republican Representative from New York, to head the Environmental Protection Agency in his administration.
Trump lauded Zeldin’s legal expertise and unwavering dedication to America First policies, emphasizing their long-standing relationship and Zeldin’s proven ability to handle challenging situations.
BREAKING: President Trump has picked Lee Zeldin to run the EPA
“We will restore US energy dominance, revitalize our auto industry to bring back American jobs, and make the US the global leader of AI. We will do so while protecting access to clean air and water,” – @LeeMZeldin pic.twitter.com/xsIaa9pE3D
— The Patriot Oasis™ (@ThePatriotOasis) November 11, 2024
“As the 45th & 47th President of the United States, I am pleased to announce that the Highly Respected former Congressman from New York, Lee Zeldin will be appointed to serve as The Administrator of The United States Environmental Protective Agency (EPA),” Trump said in his statement. “Lee, with a very strong legal background, has been a true fighter for America First policies. He will ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions that will be enacted in a way to unleash the power of American businesses, while at the same time maintaining the highest environmental standards, including the cleanest air and water on the planet.”
“He will set new standards on environmental review and maintenance, that will allow the United States to grow in a healthy and well-structured way,” Trump added. “I have known Lee Zeldin for a long time, and have watched him handle, brilliantly, some extremely difficult and complex situations. I am very proud to have him in the Trump Administration, where he will quickly prove to be a great contributor.”
Responding to his appointment on social media platform X, Zeldin expressed gratitude for the opportunity. “It is an honor to join President Trump’s Cabinet as EPA Administrator,” Zeldin wrote in his post. “We will restore US energy dominance, revitalize our auto industry to bring back American jobs, and make the US the global leader of AI. We will do so while protecting access to clean air and water.”
The Trump-Vance administration’s transition is off to a great start with natural picks like @RealTomHoman as Border Czar, @StephenM on policy, @EliseStefanik as UN Ambassador, and @LeeMZeldin at the EPA. – @AmericanFreedom’s @MarcTShort pic.twitter.com/tObyfGA1LW
— Conservative War Machine (@WarMachineRR) November 11, 2024
This appointment follows Trump’s recent selection of House Conference Chair Elise Stefanik as Ambassador to the United Nations, further shaping his prospective administration.
