President-elect Donald Trump has tapped former Republican Congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency during his second term in the White House.
"It is an honor to join President Trump’s Cabinet as EPA Administrator. We will restore US energy dominance, revitalize our auto industry to bring back American jobs, and make the US the global leader of AI. We will do so while protecting access to clean air and water," Zeldin posted on X Monday afternoon, confirming the news.
Zeldin is the second New Yorker so far who has landed in Trump's Cabinet, and his appointment comes after a nearly successful gubernatorial race in the heavily blue Empire State.
Meet Rep. Lee Zeldin, the new head of the EPA.
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) November 11, 2024
Let’s goooo 🔥 pic.twitter.com/G1olrqB0K6
Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, also from New York, has been tapped as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
“I am truly honored to earn President Trump’s nomination to serve in his Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations,” Stefanik released in a statement. “During my conversation with President Trump, I shared how deeply humbled I am to accept his nomination and that I look forward to earning the support of my colleagues in the United States Senate.”
Elise Stefanik single-handedly ousted three university presidents who wouldn’t commit to protecting Jewish students.
— Gabriel Noronha (@GLNoronha) November 11, 2024
Now, on to the United Nations…
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Congratulations Rep. @EliseStefanik on your nomination as the next U.S. Ambassador to the UN. At a time when hate and lies fill the halls of the UN, your unwavering moral clarity is needed more than ever. Wishing you success in standing firm for truth and justice. pic.twitter.com/2vaqMk2ibF
— Danny Danon 🇮🇱 דני דנון (@dannydanon) November 11, 2024