Trump taps former Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency
NBCNOV 2024
The appointment signals a strong commitment to unleashing American business potential through environmental deregulation while maintaining high standards for clean air and water. Zeldin's legal background and experience make him well-suited to navigate complex regulatory challenges and restore American energy dominance.
The selection of a nominee with minimal environmental policy experience and a poor conservation voting record threatens to undo crucial climate progress and environmental protections. This appointment demonstrates a clear intention to prioritize corporate interests over public health and environmental safety.
There's an 85% chance that if a Republican wins the 2024 US presidential election, the US will withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement before 2029, according to the Metaculus prediction community.