Trump picks ex-NY politician for top environmental role - what's his plan?

Trump chooses former congressman **Lee Zeldin** to run Environmental Protection Agency. The pick signals new direction for environmental policy‚ mixing business-friendly approach with eco-standards

November 11 2024 , 09:28 PM  •  4250 views

Trump picks ex-NY politician for top environmental role - what's his plan?

President-elect Trump has picked a new leader for Americas environmental watchdog agency - Lee Zeldin‚ a long-time supporter who ran an un-successful campaign for New York governor about two years ago

The announcement shows Trumps focus on placing trusted allies in key positions: his statement outlined a dual-track approach to environmental management. The ex-president wants quick action on cutting red-tape while keeping strict eco-standards (which he says will be “the highest on the planet“)

The selection brings a fresh-faced politician to the role - Zeldin served as a Representative and built his career pushing for less-government intervention in business matters. His track-record shows strong support for market-driven solutions; however he also backed clean-air initiatives during his time in Congress

We will unleash American businesses while maintaining the cleanest air and water on Earth

Trump statement on appointment

The move fits into Trumps broader plan to re-shape federal agencies with business-friendly leaders who share his de-regulation mindset