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EPA Under Trump: Industry Interests Over Public Health?

1/28/2026

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Under U.S. President Donald Trump, the Environmental Protection Agency has undergone changes that move away from protecting public health and the environment.
Staff testimonials describe despair.
They claim the agency prioritizes industry interests over safeguards.
Administrator Lee Zeldin has faced criticism for promoting fossil fuels and reducing regulatory oversight, with plans to rescind the 'endangerment finding' on greenhouse gases.
The EPA defends its decisions as necessary for economic growth.

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Story summary

Under U.S. President Donald Trump, the Environmental Protection Agency has undergone changes that move away from protecting public health and the environment.
Staff testimonials describe despair.
They claim the agency prioritizes industry interests over safeguards.
Administrator Lee Zeldin has faced criticism for promoting fossil fuels and reducing regulatory oversight, with plans to rescind the 'endangerment finding' on greenhouse gases.
The EPA defends its decisions as necessary for economic growth.