President Trump's latest appointments to the Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) consist predominantly of individuals with legal and lobbying backgrounds in the oil and chemical sectors. Among the most controversial is Lee Zeldin, who lacks experience in environmental policy but has quickly set to work assembling a team of former lobbyists. This stark contrast to his initial term reflects a rapid effort to comply with Trump's directive to roll back regulations, sparking significant concerns from watchdog organizations regarding the potential for industry influence to undermine public health protections.
"It's alarming to see former industry lobbyists and attorneys who, until recently, were paid by their clients to weaken pollution standards, nominated to high-ranking positions at E.P.A."
"Mr. Zeldin's Senate confirmation vote has not yet been scheduled but he has already marshaled more than a dozen deputies and senior advisers."
"Top appointees include... Alex Dominguez, a former oil lobbyist who will work on automobile emissions; and Aaron Szabo, a lobbyist for both the oil and chemical industries."
"The quick appointments are in contrast to Mr. Trump's first term, when many Republicans hesitated to join the administration and internal squabbling delayed..."
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