Trump picks ex-congressman with low green score to lead EPA - what's next?
Former NY Representative **Lee Zeldin** gets top environmental job pick from Trump. His past shows just 14% support for green laws while in Congress‚ raising questions about future US eco-policies
Trump picked former NY congressman Lee Zeldin to run EPA‚ showing his plan to change US environmental rules. Zeldin has a track-record that makes eco-groups worried: he backed green laws only 14% of times in Congress (way below the Houses 52% average)
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The soon-to-be EPA chief doesnt like many current rules — he fought against New Yorks plan to stop gas-car sales by 2035‚ wanted more fracking in the state and didnt support Bidens big climate law. During his time in Congress (2015-23) he joined the bi-partisan Climate Solutions group; however his voting shows different priorities
Trump wants to change lots of stuff: cut back EV tax-breaks remove Californiaʼs special car rules and stop limits on power plant pollution. The ex-president says Zeldin will make quick choices that help business while keeping air and water clean (even though environmental groups dont agree with this view)
The League of Conservation Voters says Zeldin needs to show how heʼll do better than his past record suggests. His confirmation needs Senate approval — which might be easy since Republicans control it now
