Former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin was confirmed to move the EPA (Environmental Safety Company) at this time.
The information was obscured by Senate Democrats throwing mood tantrums on the RFK Jr. listening to, however that is huge information. Zeldin is a robust member of staff MAGA and he’ll do a tremendous job heading up the EPA.
Over the past 4 years, the inexperienced motion had an incredible quantity of affect over the White Home. These days are over.
The Hill studies:
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 decide 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 significant defender of President Trump, together with throughout 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 staff is coming collectively.
✅ CONFIRMED! Thank You to the 56 Senators in 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 authentic mission of defending America’s air, land, and water with out furthering pricey, ineffective, and unconstitutional “inexperienced” power 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 look ahead to your management on the EPA.
— U.S. Senator Invoice Cassidy, M.D. (@SenBillCassidy) January 29, 2025
Congratulations to Lee Zeldin! This is a crucial function and he’s the proper man for the job.
