Lee Zeldin, President-elect Trump's nominee for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) leadership position, recently defended Trump's stance on climate change during a Senate hearing. The exchange took place between Zeldin and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., who questioned Zeldin's agreement with Trump's views on climate change.
When asked directly by Sanders if he believed climate change was a hoax, Zeldin responded by affirming his belief in the reality of climate change. He clarified that Trump's criticisms were directed more towards specific policies enacted in response to climate change rather than denying the existence of climate change itself.
Zeldin emphasized that Trump's concerns were primarily focused on the economic implications of certain climate policies and highlighted the ongoing debate and differing opinions between political parties on this issue.
Despite Zeldin's explanation, Sanders maintained his disagreement, asserting that Trump had indeed referred to climate change as a hoax in the past.
The exchange underscores the ongoing debate surrounding climate change and the differing perspectives within the political landscape. While Zeldin acknowledged the reality of climate change, he sought to provide context to Trump's criticisms of certain climate policies based on economic considerations.
As discussions on climate change continue to evolve, it remains a contentious issue with varying viewpoints and interpretations among policymakers and the public.
