President-elect Donald Trump has selected former New York Rep Lee Zeldin as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), The New York Post reported on Monday. The 44-year-old Republican served four terms repping Long Island. He lost the 2022 New York governor’s race to Kathy Hochul.

“I am deeply honored to have been asked by President Trump to serve in his Cabinet. As EPA Administrator, we will restore American energy dominance, revitalize our auto industry to bring back American jobs, make the United States the global leader of Artificial Intelligence advancement, and slash the red tape holding back American workers from upward economic mobility,” Zeldin told the New York Post.

“We will accomplish all this while conserving our environment, protecting access to clean air and water, and keeping the American people healthy. I look forward to contributing to President Trump’s agenda to build a more prosperous future for our nation,” he added.

Donald Trump said: “Lee, with a very strong legal background, has been a true fighter for America First policies. He will ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions that will be enacted in a way to unleash the power of American businesses, while at the same time maintaining the highest environmental standards, including the cleanest air and water on the planet.”

Lee Zeldin’s Details – Net worth, Family, Career

Zeldin is estimated to have a net worth ranging from $2 to $3 million as of 2024, according to networthfortune.com. The website states that the 44-year-old’s wealth primarily stems from his years in public service, real estate investments, and his work as an attorney.

His career began in the U.S. Army and progressed through roles in state and federal government. He held a congressional seat from 2015 to 2023. Zeldin is married to Diana Zeldin, and the couple has twin daughters, Mikayla and Arianna.