History of Lee Zeldin in Timeline
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.
May 3, 2016: Zeldin endorsed Donald Trump
On May 3, 2016, Lee Zeldin endorsed Donald Trump as the Republican presidential nominee, after having previously indicated he would support whoever won the Republican nomination.
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.
November 2024: Zeldin Nominee for EPA Administrator
In November 2024, CNN reported that Lee Zeldin was Donald Trump's nominee for Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
January 16, 2025: Zeldin Confirmation Hearing Held
On January 16, 2025, Lee Zeldin's confirmation hearing for the position of Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency was held.
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