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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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.
Funding Activism Not Remediation
- Zeldin argues many environmental-justice funds were routed to activist organizations instead of direct remediation.
- He warns grant money often funded advocacy training cycles rather than fixing local pollution.
Controversial Political Ties In Grants
- Zeldin highlights Climate Justice Alliance receiving $50 million while linking climate justice to a 'free Palestine' cause.
- He argues most Americans would not support taxpayer dollars going to groups tying climate work to foreign political causes.