Lee Zeldin on Biden EPA's $20 Billion 'Slush Fund' for NGOs

EPA's Climate Slush Fund

• 🎯 $20 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act was intended for the EPA but was instead parked at an outside bank.
• 💸 This money was then distributed through eight pass-through entities to NGOs.
• ⚠️ These NGOs were reportedly run by former Biden and Obama staffers and Democratic donors, leading to accusations of self-dealing and conflicts of interest.
• 💡 Lee Zeldin highlights that the EPA was a party to the account control agreement with these prime recipients.

Operational Challenges at EPA

• 🛠️ Upon inheriting the EPA, significant operational issues required immediate attention and fixes within the first 100 days.
• 🚀 Efforts were made to address and rectify numerous inherited problems, putting essential functions back on track.

Personal Anecdote: Military Service

• 🎖️ Zeldin recounts a moment at a military parade celebrating the Army's 250th birthday where he considered rejoining the military.
• 💬 A brief interaction with the Secretary of Defense suggested a possibility of returning to active duty, though he ultimately chose to retire after 22 years of service.