elected president Donald Trump on Monday selected former New York Rep. Lee Zeldi to oversee Environmental Protection Agency under his control.
a statement In announcing the appointment, Trump described the former four-term House Republican from Long Island as “a true fighter for America First.”
“It will ensure fair and swift regulatory decisions that unleash the power of American businesses, while protecting the highest environmental standards, including the cleanest air and water on the planet,” he said. “It will set new standards for environmental oversight and maintenance that will allow the United States to grow in a healthy and well-structured manner.”
“It is an honor to join President Trump’s Cabinet as EPA Administrator,” Zeldin said.
“We will restore America’s energy dominance, revive our auto industry to restore American jobs, and make the United States a global leader in artificial intelligence. We will do it while protecting access to clean air and water,” Zeldin said. In a statement about X.
The New York Post reported first Zeldi’s destination.
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