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Trump's EPA Appointments Spark Concerns Over Environmental Regulations

10/23/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump is appointing former lobbyists and industry lawyers to key positions at the Environmental Protection Agency.
Lee Zeldin, Trump's nominee to lead the EPA, has limited environmental policy experience.
Kyle Kunkler previously lobbied for the soybean industry and now oversees pesticide policy.
Nancy Beck, a former chemical lobbyist, is now evaluating chemical safety.
Critics say these appointments could undermine regulations protecting public health and the environment.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is appointing former lobbyists and industry lawyers to key positions at the Environmental Protection Agency.
Lee Zeldin, Trump's nominee to lead the EPA, has limited environmental policy experience.
Kyle Kunkler previously lobbied for the soybean industry and now oversees pesticide policy.
Nancy Beck, a former chemical lobbyist, is now evaluating chemical safety.
Critics say these appointments could undermine regulations protecting public health and the environment.