President-elect Donald Trump will reverse the Biden administration's climate policies by naming former New York Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin as the administration's new “energy czar.” [and EPA administrator]. [emphasis, links added]
Zeldin has a colorful military background; Known for his conservative stance against the destructive green agenda pushed by the left.
“I am deeply honored to have been asked by President Trump to serve in his Cabinet,” Zeldin said in a statement.
“As EPA Administrator, we will restore America’s energy dominance, reinvigorate our auto industry to bring back American jobs, make the United States a global leader in artificial intelligence advancements, and cut barriers to upward economic mobility for American workers. of red tape.
“We will do all this while protecting our environment, protecting access to clean air and water, and keeping the American people healthy.”
“I look forward to contributing to President Trump's agenda and building a more prosperous future for our country,” he concluded.
On Monday, Trump issued a statement after appointing Zeldin:
“Lee has a very strong legal background and has been a true champion of America First policies.
“He will ensure deregulatory decisions are made fairly and quickly to unleash the power of American business while maintaining the highest environmental standards, including the cleanest air and water on Earth.”
Trump's transition team has The groundwork for the new administration's energy and environment agenda was laid with the help of two former cabinet members and fossil fuel lobbyists.
The goal is Overhaul the agencies responsible for protecting the nation’s air, water, climate and public lands.
The Trump team will also issue a series of executive orders aimed at shaping climate and energy policy.
Key actions will include:
The goal is Eliminate programs they believe do not help improve the economy.
Trump will also Ending the current moratorium on permitting new natural gas export terminals Implemented by the Biden-Harris Administration Revoke a long-standing exemption that allowed states to enforce stricter pollution standards than the federal government.
Insiders say the transition team is also keen to advance Trump's plan Relocating tens of thousands of federal employees, starting with those at the Environmental Protection Agency
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