Lee Zeldin ‘Purges the Anti-Trump Deep State’ From the EPA [WATCH]

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has placed 144 employees on administrative leave following their decision to sign a public letter opposing current agency policies under the administration of President Donald Trump.

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The letter, published Monday as a “declaration of dissent,” criticized recent deregulatory moves by the EPA and expressed disapproval over the agency’s shift away from environmental justice initiatives and climate programs that were prioritized during the Biden-Harris administration.

All employees placed on leave signed the letter using their official EPA titles, according to the agency.

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EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin responded to the situation on Thursday by reaffirming a policy he announced earlier this year aimed at preventing internal resistance to the administration’s agenda.

“We have a ZERO tolerance policy for agency bureaucrats unlawfully undermining, sabotaging, and undercutting the agenda of this administration as voted for by the great people of this country last November,” Zeldin said in a statement.

“The will of the American public will not be ignored at our agency.”

The EPA reported that among more than 15,000 agency employees, the 144 who signed the letter represent a small fraction of the workforce.

Some additional signatories were anonymous, used pseudonyms, or were identified as retired employees, former federal officials, or Democratic political appointees.

Zeldin characterized the letter as containing misinformation and inappropriate use of government positions to criticize official agency actions.

“Unfortunately, a small number of employees signed onto a public letter, written as agency employees, using their official work title, that was riddled with misinformation regarding agency business,” Zeldin said.

Among the grievances listed in the letter were the Trump administration’s rollback of a multi-billion dollar Biden-era climate grant program and comparisons made by EPA officials describing the left’s approach to climate science as resembling religious doctrine.

The letter also alleged that language in an internal EPA newsletter may have violated the Hatch Act, a federal law that restricts certain political activities by government employees.

EPA’s Director of the Ethics Office, Justina Fugh, addressed the Hatch Act complaint directly.

“EPA Ethics received several inquiries as to whether the Hatch Act applies. As I indicated to you both orally, the text does not, in and of itself, actually violate the Hatch Act: it does not advocate for or against a candidate for partisan election, political party or partisan group,” Fugh wrote, according to the agency.

Administrator Zeldin emphasized that the majority of agency staff are focused on their duties and committed to the EPA’s core responsibilities.

“The vast majority of agency employees are dedicated to the core mission of protecting human health and the environment, Powering the Great American Comeback, and respecting the will of the American people,” Zeldin stated.

“Our ZERO tolerance policy is in full force and effect and will be unapologetically implemented unconditionally.”

Zeldin also praised the professionalism of many career staffers at the EPA, saying he has worked closely with numerous employees since his confirmation who are committed to executing the policies of the administration.

The 144 employees placed on administrative leave will remain under internal review as the agency continues its investigation into potential violations of conduct and ethics policies.

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