Major Controversies Surrounding Lee Zeldin: A Detailed Timeline

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Lee Zeldin

A closer look at the most debated and controversial moments involving Lee Zeldin.

Lee Zeldin is an American attorney, politician, and U.S. Army Reserve officer. He is currently the 17th administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency since January 2025. A Republican, Zeldin previously represented New York's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2015 to 2023. Prior to his time in Congress, he served as a New York State Senator for the 3rd district from 2011 to 2014. His career spans both legislative and executive roles, alongside his military service.

2016: Zeldin Faulted Trump but Continued Support

In 2016, during the campaign, Zeldin faulted Donald Trump for a comment about Khizr and Ghazala Khan, a Gold Star family whose son Humayun was killed during the Iraq War. Despite this, Zeldin said he would continue to support Trump's candidacy.