New York, Nov 12 – President-Elect Donald Trump has tapped former New York Representative Lee Zeldin to head the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), signaling a push toward deregulation to support American businesses. As EPA administrator, Zeldin will pursue Trump’s vision of reducing federal environmental restrictions while maintaining access to clean air and water.
Trump highlighted that Zeldin’s mandate will "unleash the power of American businesses" and allow for “swift deregulatory decisions.” Zeldin echoed these sentiments, emphasizing energy independence and growth in sectors like auto and AI industries.
The appointment, aligning with Trump’s commitment to fossil fuel expansion, comes as the UN Climate Change Conference begins in Baku, raising potential concerns over the US’s stance on global climate agreements.