Zeldin's New Role: Reviving U. S. Energy and Environment

Congressman Lee Zeldin has a new job. He’s been chosen by President Trump to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Zeldin is excited about his new role, tweeting that he wants to boost U. S. energy power, bring back auto jobs, and make the country the top player in AI, all while keeping air and water clean.Trump officially announced Zeldin’s nomination, highlighting his plan to speed up removing regulations that hold back businesses, but still keep high environmental standards. Zeldin served in Congress for eight years but didn’t run for reelection. Instead, he challenged New York Governor Kathy Hochul and, although he lost, he did better than previous Republican candidates in the heavily Democratic state. Zeldin’s campaign helped Republicans win several House seats in New York suburbs, leading to a majority in the House, according to Trump’s campaign. This makes Zeldin’s EPA leadership significant, not just for his policies but also for his political influence.