EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin Addresses Republican Jewish Coalition

Remarks at the Republican Jewish Coalition

• 🇺🇸 Lee Zeldin expresses his gratitude and sense of belonging at the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) Annual Leadership Summit, acknowledging key figures who have built the organization.
• 🗳️ He emphasizes the importance of electing Donald Trump, a Republican House, and a Republican Senate in 2025 to safeguard the country.
• ✊ Zeldin calls for active participation in defending the republic, urging individuals not to be discouraged by opposing voices and to fight for the Constitution and freedom.

President Trump's Work Ethic and Leadership

• 📞 Zeldin recounts a late-night call from President Trump, highlighting his relentless work ethic and immediate engagement with global issues concerning China and India.
• ⚡ He contrasts Trump's energetic approach with previous administrations, describing him as a president who "doesn't sleep" and is dedicated to fighting for the American people.
• 🇺🇸 Trump's motivation is attributed to his commitment to public service, even after facing challenges and the complexities of the presidency.

EPA's Deregulatory Agenda

• 🎯 Zeldin details his appointment as EPA Administrator by President Trump, focusing on a mission to end "green new scam" initiatives and "green slush funds."
• 🚀 The EPA under Trump aims to expedite permits, reduce costs, and increase certainty, fostering energy dominance and supporting American auto jobs.
• 📜 He highlights the administration's commitment to fulfilling campaign promises, citing the move of the US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem as an example of delivering on pledges.

Environmental Policy and Conservative Principles

• 🌳 Zeldin asserts that conservatives believe in protecting the environment while growing the economy, contrasting this with a perceived liberal approach of suffocating economic sectors.
• ⚖️ The Trump EPA is undertaking significant deregulation, including rescinding the 2009 Obama EPA endangerment finding, which he calls the largest act of deregulation in US history.
• 🏛️ He discusses legal principles, referencing cases like West Virginia v. EPA, and emphasizes that significant regulatory decisions should be debated and voted on by Congress, not made by unelected bureaucrats.

Environmental Accomplishments and Fiscal Responsibility

• ✅ Zeldin showcases the EPA's accomplishments under Trump, including addressing the Tijuana River sewage crisis and rapid hazardous material removal after wildfires in LA.
• 💰 He criticizes the wasteful spending of taxpayer dollars, particularly mentioning the Inflation Reduction Act and billions in grants that were poorly managed or misdirected.
• 🚫 Zeldin announces the cancellation of over $29 billion in grants, including those linked to "environmental justice" initiatives that he argues were misapplied, such as funding groups with political agendas like "free Palestine."
• 💡 He contrasts this with a commitment to direct funds towards actual environmental remediation within the United States.