WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump has selected former Congressman Lee Zeldin to head the Environmental Protection Agency, The Post exclusively reported.
Zeldin, 44, lost the 2022 New York gubernatorial race to Kathy Hochul by a surprisingly narrow margin after serving four terms as a Republican representing Long Island.
“I am honored that President Trump has asked me to serve on his Cabinet. As EPA Administrator, we will restore America's energy advantage, revitalize the auto industry, bring back American jobs, and restore America's “We will make us a world leader in intelligence advancement and break down the red tape that blocks upward economic mobility for American workers,” Zeldin said. said in a statement to the Post.
“We will achieve all of this while protecting the environment, protecting access to clean air and water, and keeping Americans healthy. Contributing to President Trump’s agenda of building a more prosperous future for our nation.” I’m looking forward to doing it.”
President Trump confirmed the appointment in his own statement.
“Mr. Lee had a very strong legal background and was a true fighter for America First. Mr. Trump has supported a fair and swift decision to deregulate enacted in a way that unleashes the power of American businesses. “We will ensure that we maintain the highest environmental standards, including the cleanest air and water on earth.”
“The President will set new standards for reviewing and sustaining our environment so that America can grow in a healthy and well-structured manner.”
President Trump added, “I've known Lee Zeldin for a long time and have seen him handle some very difficult and complex situations masterfully.'' We are very proud, where he will quickly prove to be a great contributor!”
Mr. Zeldin's past political work, which has included efforts to protect Long Island from potentially harmful dredged waste, has been greeted with less trepidation by Democrats than some other candidates. Probably.
Zeldin will serve in the Cabinet alongside Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), who President Trump announced Sunday night as ambassador to the United Nations. Zeldin and Stefanik served as part of Trump's ceremonial legal team during his first impeachment trial in 2020.
