Former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin was confirmed to go the EPA (Environmental Safety Company) immediately.
The information was obscured by Senate Democrats throwing mood tantrums on the RFK Jr. listening to, however that is massive information. Zeldin is a robust member of group MAGA and he’ll do a nice job heading up the EPA.
During the last 4 years, the inexperienced motion had an incredible quantity of affect over the White Home. These days are over.
The Hill experiences:
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 Safety Company (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 affirmation.
Zeldin was a shock choose for the EPA administrator function as a result of throughout his congressional tenure, he was extra well-known for engaged on worldwide affairs.
However he has been a serious defender of President Trump, together with in the course of the president’s first impeachment in 2019.
Throughout his affirmation listening to, Democrats pressed Zeldin on local weather change — given Trump’s frequent dismissal of the phenomenon as a hoax.
The group is coming collectively.
✅ CONFIRMED! Thank You to the 56 Senators on your vote and confidence.
Grateful to President @realDonaldTrump for having the religion in me to be a part of his Cupboard as @EPA Administrator.
Make America Nice Once more!
— Lee Zeldin (@leezeldin) January 29, 2025
CONFIRMED
Congratulations EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin!
It’s time to return the EPA to its unique mission of defending America’s air, land, and water with out furthering pricey, ineffective, and unconstitutional “inexperienced” vitality agendas. pic.twitter.com/FAHsLKCHKR
— Heritage Basis (@Heritage) January 29, 2025
One other Trump nominee confirmed, and one other “sure” vote from me. Congratulations @leezeldin! I stay up for your management on the EPA.
— U.S. Senator Invoice Cassidy, M.D. (@SenBillCassidy) January 29, 2025
Congratulations to Lee Zeldin! This is a vital function and he’s the best man for the job.
