
Lee Zeldin, the nominee chosen by Donald Trump to head the Environmental Protection Agency, recently expressed his belief in the reality of climate change during a Senate hearing. When questioned by Senator Bernie Sanders, Zeldin acknowledged the existence of climate change and defended Trump's stance on the issue.
Despite Trump's history of denying climate change, Zeldin stated that he believes climate change is a genuine concern. He emphasized that Trump's criticisms were directed towards certain policies related to climate change, particularly focusing on the associated economic costs.