Lee Zeldin - ‘who voted against environmental bills’ - named Trump’s EPA head

submitted 3 weeks ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world

www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-po…

Summary

Donald Trump announced former New York congressman Lee Zeldin, a climate regulation opponent, as his nominee to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Zeldin, who represented Long Island from 2015 to 2023, has a record of voting against 85% of environmental bills, including frequent votes against the Clean Air Act, despite his Suffolk County’s poor air quality.

Trump praised Zeldin for his deregulatory stance, promising “fair and swift” decisions to support American businesses while maintaining environmental standards.

With a Republican-controlled Senate, confirming Trump’s nominees, including Zeldin, is expected to be straightforward.

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3 weeks ago

I was so disappointed to put my glasses on and learn that Led Zeppelin is not the new head of the EPA.

3 weeks ago

Damn I saw the same thing.

3 weeks ago

Thanks for the EPA, Nixon. It was a good run.

We’re cooked.

Literally.

Last Trump, there was a pretty good way to predict who would get what position: Pick an agency, and google 'tried to sue

3 weeks ago

We did it, Patrick! We saved the environment!

The only thing that would surprise me is if trump hired someone that was descent and or qualifications for the job.

3 weeks ago

Why does his wife look more like him than he does?

I suggest America change it's motto to "Rollin' Coal."

Here we go again...