Trump Chooses Lee Zeldin to Lead Environmental Protection Agency
Zeldin, a Republican Congressman from New York, will inherit an agency that is under fire from many environmental organizations
President Donald Trump has selected Lee Zeldin, a Republican Congressman from New York, to lead the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA). Zeldin is a staunch conservative who has voted against environmental regulations. His appointment has been met with criticism from environmental groups, who say that he is unqualified to lead the agency. Zeldin is expected to face an uphill battle in the Senate, where Democrats control the majority.
Zeldin's stance on environmental issues has been criticized by many environmental organizations
Zeldin has been a vocal critic of the EPA and has voted against environmental regulations. He has also expressed support for rolling back Obama-era environmental regulations. Environmental groups have called on Trump to reconsider his nomination, saying that Zeldin is unqualified to lead the EPA. They point to his lack of experience in environmental policy and his record of opposing environmental regulations.
Zeldin is expected to face an uphill battle in the Senate, where Democrats control the majority
Zeldin's nomination is likely to face a difficult confirmation process in the Senate. Democrats have already expressed their opposition to his nomination, and it is unclear whether Zeldin will be able to get enough Republican votes to confirm him. Even if he is confirmed, Zeldin is likely to face continued opposition from Democrats and environmental groups, who will challenge his efforts to roll back environmental regulations.
The EPA is a federal agency that is responsible for protecting the environment
The EPA is responsible for protecting human health and the environment. The agency sets and enforces environmental regulations, and it also provides funding for environmental research. The EPA has been under fire from many environmental organizations in recent years, who say that the agency has not done enough to protect the environment.
Zeldin's nomination is likely to be controversial
Zeldin's nomination is likely to be controversial. Environmental groups are already calling on Trump to reconsider his nomination, and it is unclear whether Zeldin will be able to get enough Republican votes to confirm him. Even if he is confirmed, Zeldin is likely to face continued opposition from Democrats and environmental groups, who will challenge his efforts to roll back environmental regulations.
