Former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin was confirmed to head the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) today.
The news was obscured by Senate Democrats throwing temper tantrums at the RFK Jr. hearing, but this is big news. Zeldin is a strong member of team MAGA and he will do a fine job heading up the EPA.
Over the last four years, the green movement had a tremendous amount of influence over the White House. Those days are over.
The Hill reports:
Senate confirms Zeldin to be EPA administrator
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) to take the helm of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
He was confirmed in a 56-42 vote. Democrats Mark Kelly (Ariz.), John Fetterman (Pa.) and Ruben Gallego (Ariz.) voted with Republicans in favor of his confirmation.
Zeldin was a surprise pick for the EPA administrator role because during his congressional tenure, he was more well known for working on international affairs.
But he has been a major defender of President Trump, including during the president’s first impeachment in 2019.
During his confirmation hearing, Democrats pressed Zeldin on climate change — given Trump’s frequent dismissal of the phenomenon as a hoax.
The team is coming together.
✅ CONFIRMED! Thank You to the 56 Senators for your vote and confidence.
Grateful to President @realDonaldTrump for having the faith in me to be part of his Cabinet as @EPA Administrator.
Make America Great Again!
— Lee Zeldin (@leezeldin) January 29, 2025
CONFIRMED
Congratulations EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin!
It’s time to return the EPA to its original mission of protecting America’s air, land, and water without furthering costly, ineffective, and unconstitutional “green” energy agendas. pic.twitter.com/FAHsLKCHKR
— Heritage Foundation (@Heritage) January 29, 2025
Another Trump nominee confirmed, and another “yes” vote from me. Congratulations @leezeldin! I look forward to your leadership at the EPA.
— U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (@SenBillCassidy) January 29, 2025
Congratulations to Lee Zeldin! This is an important role and he is the right man for the job.
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