"Zeldin lacks an extensive background in environmental policy and will be tasked with rolling back regulations."

"President-elect Donald Trump on Monday tapped former representative Lee Zeldin of New York to serve as Environmental Protection Agency administrator, a crucial role that will oversee the rollbacks of dozens of President Joe Biden’s environmental policies.

“Lee, with a very strong legal background, has been a true fighter for America First policies,” Trump said in a statement Monday. “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.”

Republican Zeldin, 44, served two terms representing Long Island before losing the New York governor’s race to Democratic rival Kathy Hochul in 2022. A lawyer by trade, he lacks an extensive background in environmental policy. The New York Post first reported his selection as EPA administrator."

Maxine Joselow and Mariana Alfaro report for the Washington Post November 11, 2024. [2]

SEE ALSO:

"Trump Chooses Lee Zeldin to Run E.P.A." (New York Times) [3]

"Trump Picks Former Congressman Lee Zeldin to Lead the EPA" (Bloomberg Green) [4]

"Trump Picks Former Rep. Lee Zeldin To Be His EPA Administrator" (NPR) [5]

"Trump Picks Ally Lee Zeldin As Environment Chief And Vows To Roll Back Rules" (Guardian) [6]