by Elizabeth Weibel at Breitbart
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen former New York Rep. Lee Zeldin (R) to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
In a statement, Trump highlighted how Zeldin has a “very strong legal background” and had been a “true fighter for America First policies.”
Trump added that he had known Zeldin “for a long time,” and that he had seen Zeldin navigate some “extremely difficult and complex situations.”
“As the 45th & 47th President of the United States, I am pleased to announce that the Highly Respected former Congressman from New York, Lee Zeldin will be appointed to serve as The Administrator of The United States Environmental Protective Agency (EPA),” Trump said in his statement. “Lee, with a very strong legal background, has been a true fighter for America First policies. He will ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions that will be enacted in a way to unleash the power of American businesses, while at the same time maintaining the highest environmental standards, including the cleanest air and water on the planet.”…
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