EPA Administrator Zeldin Makes Criminal Referrals Over Alleged Democrat Self-Dealing in Green Energy Grants

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced he has made several criminal referrals after uncovering what he described as a major political enrichment scandal involving billions of dollars in Biden-era green energy grants. Zeldin stated that the grants were allegedly routed to Democrat cronies, characterizing the scheme as "self-dealing." The referrals were made to the Department of Justice, according to Zeldin, who spoke with Just the News.

The allegations center on the distribution of funds from the Inflation Reduction Act and other green energy programs, which Zeldin claims were improperly directed to benefit political allies of the Democratic Party. The EPA is conducting an internal investigation into the matter, and Zeldin has called for a full audit of the grant programs.

The scandal has sparked calls for congressional hearings, with Republicans demanding transparency and accountability. The Biden administration has not yet commented on the allegations.

The referrals mark a significant escalation in the ongoing political battle over climate spending, with implications for future green energy initiatives.