Trump Chooses Lee Zeldin to Run E.P.A. as He Plans to Gut Climate Rules NYT | Top Stories Coral Davenport and Lisa Friedman 12 November 2024 at 07:03 The former congressman from New York is a strong supporter of Donald Trump and voted against certifying the 2020 election. © Eric Lee/The New York TimesFormer Rep. Lee Zeldin speaking at a rally for Donald J. Trump in Hazel Township, Penn., earlier this month.