President Donald Trump is reportedly considering replacing Attorney General Pam Bondi with Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin. This move has raised questions about Zeldins' tenure at the U.S. Environmental Protection Association, particularly in North Carolina where communities are dealing with climate risks, air pollution, and drinking water contamination. Zeuldin has been criticized for his deregulatory efforts, including weakening emissions standards and repealing the 2009 endangerment finding. Critics argue that removing this authority undermines decades of science and poses a threat to public health. The agency has also eliminated its Office of Research and Development, which has resulted in hundreds of job losses.