Verdict with Ted Cruz American Energy Dominance: 1 on 1 w EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin
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Apr 18, 2025 
Lee Zeldin, Administrator of the EPA and a veteran with over two decades of military service, joins for an engaging discussion. He shares insights from his time in Congress and highlights a visit to Midland, Texas, exploring the economic benefits of the shale revolution. Zeldin emphasizes the need for balanced regulations that protect the environment while promoting growth. He critiques New York’s restrictive energy policies and advocates for financial accountability within the EPA, all with a touch of humor to lighten the serious topics at hand.
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First EPA Admin Visits Oil Rig
- Lee Zeldin visited an oil rig in Midland, Texas, and saw firsthand the shale revolution driving prosperity.
- He observed how residents receive ongoing royalty checks from drilling under their properties, benefiting families economically.
New York's Energy Hypocrisy
- New York bans natural gas extraction despite having massive underground reserves.
- Residents are desperate to access resources while neighboring Pennsylvania benefits economically from drilling.
Uncovering EPA Waste
- The EPA obligated over $60 billion in 2024, much going through inflated grants as part of the Inflation Reduction Act.
- Lee Zeldin canceled $22 billion of these grants due to waste, self-dealing, and unqualified recipients.