Former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin has been selected by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator.

Trump announced Zeldin's appointment in a statement, highlighting Zeldin's legal background and commitment to America First policies.

Zeldin expressed his intention to restore US energy dominance, revitalize the auto industry, and make the US a leader in AI while maintaining environmental standards.

The New York Post was the first to report on Zeldin's appointment to lead the EPA.

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