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From the New York Post: President-elect Donald Trump has selected former Rep. Lee Zeldin to serve as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, The Post can exclusively report.
Zeldin, 44, served four terms as a Republican congressman repping Long Island before losing the 2022 New York governor’s race to Kathy Hochul by a surprisingly close margin.
“I am deeply honored to have been asked by President Trump to serve in his Cabinet. 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,” Zeldin said in a statement to The Post.
“We will accomplish all this while conserving our environment, protecting access to clean air and water, and keeping the American people healthy. I look forward to contributing to President Trump’s agenda to build a more prosperous future for our nation.”
Zeldin is a U.S. Army veteran, and was deployed to Iraq in 2006. He is currently a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves.
It is an honor to join President Trump’s Cabinet as EPA Administrator.
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. https://t.co/FQk9XPdgcw
— Lee Zeldin (@LeeMZeldin) November 11, 2024
Trump released a lengthy statement on Truth Social announcing Zeldin’s appointment, noting that he has a strong legal background and has been a true fighter for America First policies.
“He will ensure fair and swift deregulator 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 plant. 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 wrote.
🚨 BREAKING: Donald Trump announces he has chosen Lee Zeldin to serve as the EPA Administrator. pic.twitter.com/V7LAXlYMaJ
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) November 11, 2024
Reacting to the news, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) wrote, “Lee Zeldin is a swamp drainer! Perfect choice for EPA. This is going very well :).”
Lee Zeldin is a swamp drainer!
Perfect choice for EPA
This is going very well 🙂 https://t.co/VK0WbKoO5U
— Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) November 11, 2024
Below is a must-see video clip of Zeldon speaking at an event, sounding the alarm over the growing amount of American farmland China is snatching up.
WATCH:
Meet Rep. Lee Zeldin, the new head of the EPA.
Let’s goooo 🔥 pic.twitter.com/G1olrqB0K6
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) November 11, 2024
Congratulations to my good friend @leezeldin on his appointment to run the @EPA! Lee will do a phenomenal job ahead a critical agency to ensure we protect our environment while increasing domestic production of energy. Looking forward to working with him in the years to come. https://t.co/E0cQ8YjXIx
— Mike Lawler (@lawler4ny) November 11, 2024
THIS IS A GAMECHANGER. There is no one better than @America1stWorks’ own amazing @leezeldin.
Deep State — GET READY. https://t.co/MhGLOkPenT
— Brooke Rollins (@BrookeLRollins) November 11, 2024
Great news @leezeldin picked to head EPA. So far @realDonaldTrump batting 1000 on @SusieWiles @EliseStefanik Tom Homan Stephen Miller. Serious ppl & authentic MAGA.
— Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) November 11, 2024
Another EXCELLENT pick by President Trump.
We will slash regulation, liberate our energy sector, extract liquid gold, and DRILL BABY DRILL!
Congrats Lee Zeldin!
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) November 11, 2024
Are you kidding me? @leezeldin my good friend will head up the EPA. This is a great choice by @realDonaldTrump ! https://t.co/KvyvpZaQXD
— Tim Burchett (@timburchett) November 11, 2024
Congrats, @leezeldin!
Can’t think of a better, more conservative appointee to lead the EPA! 👏 pic.twitter.com/hu14oFIbH2
— Brilyn Hollyhand (@BrilynHollyhand) November 11, 2024
What a day for New York Republicans! – congratulations to @leezeldin on his appointment as EPA Administrator!@ChairmanEdCox‘s full statement: pic.twitter.com/EjIgPhegnL
— New York GOP (@NewYorkGOP) November 11, 2024
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