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December 6, 2024
Lee Zeldin Didn't Ask to Head EPA. Here's Why Trump Picked Him.
The Washington Post
Senior Policy Advisor Tom Reynolds was quoted in a Washington Post article exploring Lee Zeldin's potential nomination as U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) chief in a second Trump Administration. The piece delved into Zeldin's track record on environmental policy issues and its implications for future policy direction. Mr. Reynolds highlighted Zeldin's nuanced environmental stance, acknowledging his history of working with conservationists while also noting his recent shift toward Trump's deregulatory approach.
"The president-elect tapped someone who he believes will carry out what he wants at EPA," he said. "Lee has been a guy who Trump knows not only because he was a New York congressman, but also because he was an aggressive supporter."
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"The president-elect tapped someone who he believes will carry out what he wants at EPA," he said. "Lee has been a guy who Trump knows not only because he was a New York congressman, but also because he was an aggressive supporter."
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