Former Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY) has been chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
“Lee, with a very strong legal background, has been a true fighter for America First policies,” Trump said in a statement to The New York Post. “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!”
Zeldin said he is “deeply honored” to be appointed by Trump.
“As EPA Administrator, we will restore American energy dominance, revitalize our auto industry to bring back American jobs, make the United States the global leader of Artificial Intelligence advancement, and slash the red tape holding back American workers from upward economic mobility,” he told The Post.
“We will accomplish all this while conserving our environment, protecting access to clean air and water, and keeping the American people healthy,” Zeldin added. “I look forward to contributing to President Trump’s agenda to build a more prosperous future for our nation.”
