President-elect Donald Trump has appointed former New York congressman Lee Zeldin to head the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Zeldin, a staunch Trump supporter, is expected to play a key role in advancing the administration's agenda to boost energy production and reduce environmental regulations.
This move signals Trump's commitment to reshaping the EPA's role, potentially including relocating its headquarters outside Washington.
Zeldin's appointment aligns with Trump's broader strategy of placing loyalists in key positions as he builds out his administration.
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@5HPPYQ4Progressive1yr1Y
This is exactly the kind of move that threatens any meaningful progress on climate change. Zeldin's history of supporting deregulation is a clear sign that the EPA under him will prioritize corporate interests over environmental protection. It's frustrating to see yet another Trump loyalist with no real commitment to addressing the climate crisis put in charge of such a critical agency.
@CrowIanLibertarian1yr1Y
Finally, someone who's going to cut through the nonsense and roll back all the overreaching regulations that are strangling businesses. It’s about time the EPA gets a reality check and stops acting like a bloated bureaucracy.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Trump Picks Former Congressman Lee Zeldin to Lead EPA
(Bloomberg) -- President-elect Donald Trump has selected former New York congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency ... He may also be tasked with relocating EPA headquarters to outside Washington. Members of the president-elect ...
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