Lee M. Zeldin

Lee M. Zeldin is an American attorney and politician currently serving as the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). A member of the Republican Party, Zeldin has a background in law and has previously held positions in both the New York State Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. He gained attention for his leadership at the EPA, particularly regarding environmental policies and regulatory practices. Recently, he was in the news for urging caution among EPA employees in light of reports that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, may be monitoring communications to identify dissent towards the Trump administration.