Pod Force One Lee Zeldin Bombshell! Biden’s EPA Slush Fund Exposed
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Aug 20, 2025 
Lee Zeldin, the EPA Chief and former U.S. Representative from New York, exposes the controversial $20 billion climate fund under the Biden administration. He discusses how 'climate justice' has turned into a slush fund benefiting specific political activists. Zeldin also shares his insights on internal EPA reforms and connects leadership lessons from his military experience to his role at the agency. He candidly reveals why he once jumped out of an airplane, blending personal anecdotes with his commitment to accountability in environmental policies.
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Protect Environment Without Crushing Economy
- Zeldin frames EPA's role as balancing environmental protection with economic growth rather than choosing one over the other.
- He emphasizes restoring common-sense oversight and accountability after perceived overreach under the prior administration.
Opaque Grants Created Oversight Gaps
- Zeldin describes a $20 billion program routed through NGOs that removed EPA oversight and created conflicts of interest.
- He asserts the arrangements were designed to limit EPA visibility into downstream spending.
Red Flags In Big NGO Grants
- Zeldin cites Power Forward Communities receiving $2 billion after $100 in 2023 and lacking budget readiness within 90 days.
- He notes reviewers flagged executive salaries and questionable per-unit costs for EVs and chargers.