{"id":2367476,"date":"2024-11-11T19:08:59","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T00:08:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-admin-taps-another-big-name-to-lead-epa-we-will-restore-american-energy-dominance\/"},"modified":"2024-11-11T19:10:31","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T00:10:31","slug":"trump-admin-taps-another-big-name-to-lead-epa-we-will-restore-american-energy-dominance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-admin-taps-another-big-name-to-lead-epa-we-will-restore-american-energy-dominance\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump Admin Taps Another Big Name to Lead EPA: &#8216;We Will Restore American Energy Dominance&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-admin-taps-another-big-name-to-lead-epa-we-will-restore-american-energy-dominance%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2367476&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>President-elect Donald Trump has appointed \u2062former Republican Representative Lee \u200dZeldin from New \u200dYork to \u200dlead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) \u200din his incoming administration. \u200cZeldin, a notable\u2063 figure in his\u200b party,\u2062 previously served four terms representing Long Island\u200d and recently ran for governor in New \u2062York, where he performed strongly \u2063despite ultimately\u200d losing.<\/p>\n<p>In \u2063his new role, Zeldin\u2064 will oversee national energy\u200d regulations, \u200dwhich \u2062include fossil\u200b fuel restrictions and policies concerning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/two-ca-dem-senators-tell-biden-to-set-hard-date-to-eliminate-sale-of-gas-powered-vehicles\/\" title=\"Two CA Dem Senators Tell Biden To Set Hard Date To Eliminate Sale Of Gas-Powered Vehicles\">gas-powered vehicles<\/a>. His initial comments suggest a potential reduction\u2064 in many existing regulations.\u2063 Zeldin expressed honor\u2064 in \u200chis appointment and outlined ambitious goals for the \u2064EPA, which involve restoring American energy dominance, revitalizing the auto industry, advancing artificial intelligence, and streamlining regulations to enhance economic\u2062 mobility, all while maintaining \u200cenvironmental protections for clean air and water.<\/p>\n<p>Trump praised Zeldin\u200d for his strong \u200blegal background and commitment to &#8220;America First&#8221; policies, expecting him to facilitate fair \u2062and prompt deregulatory actions\u200b that would support\u2063 business growth while upholding environmental\u2063 standards. The appointment reflects Trump&#8217;s\u200d broader\u200b agenda to build a prosperous future for the nation.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>President-elect Donald Trump just added another name to the growing list of <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">influential conservative voices joining<\/a> his next cabinet on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Former Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York has been appointed to lead the Environmental Protection Agency in Trump&rsquo;s incoming administration.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, the 44-year-old Republican has proven to be a rising star in his party. After serving four terms as the representative of Long Island, Zeldin took on Kathy Hochul in 2022 for the governor&rsquo;s seat and performed quite well in the blue-state race &mdash; despite losing.<\/p>\n<p>Now, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-zeldins-plan-new-york-spits-face-leftists-happening-day-1-elected\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zeldin<\/a> will be in charge of the agency responsible for national energy regulation.<\/p>\n<p>That includes restrictions on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/joe-biden-knows-he-messed-up-on-fracking-at-debate-and-is-now-doing-damage-control-the-daily-wire\/\" title=\"Joe Biden Knows He Messed Up On Fracking At Debate And Is Now Doing Damage Control | The Daily Wire\">fossil fuel<\/a> use, regulations related to the use of gas-powered cars, and so on.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>If his opening comments on the appointment are of any indication, it appears that much of that regulation may soon be stripped away.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I am deeply honored to have been asked by President Trump to serve in his Cabinet,&rdquo; Zeldin wrote in a statement to the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/11\/11\/us-news\/trump-picks-lee-zeldin-to-lead-epa-adding-second-nyer-to-cabinet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;As EPA Administrator, we will restore American energy dominance, revitalize our auto industry to bring back American jobs, make the United States the global leader of Artificial Intelligence advancement, and slash the red tape holding back American workers from upward economic mobility.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We will accomplish all this while conserving our environment, protecting access to clean air and water, and keeping the American people healthy. I look forward to contributing to President Trump&rsquo;s agenda to build a more prosperous future for our nation.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>In his own statement, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-lou-holtz-sends-trump-heart-warming-congrats-cant-think-better-person-emulate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">President-elect Trump<\/a> confirmed the appointment and gave some insight as to why Zeldin was tapped for the position.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;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,&rdquo; Trump said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;He will set new standards on environmental review and maintenance that will allow the United States to grow in a healthy and well-structured way.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I have known Lee Zeldin for a long time and have watched him handle, brilliantly, some extremely difficult and complex situations. 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