EPA investigates employees who allegedly signed letter using official titles
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken action against nearly 140 employees who were placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into a letter that was allegedly signed using their official titles and EPA positions. This letter, written by agency employees, contained misleading information about agency business, according to officials.
The EPA confirmed that 139 employees have been placed on administrative leave as part of the investigation. This move comes after President Donald Trump’s administration made significant changes at the EPA in April, which included the firing or reassignment of nearly 500 employees.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin revealed that 280 staffers in the Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights, Office of Inclusive Excellence, and EPA regional offices were fired, while 175 others were reassigned. Additionally, the EPA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental Justice arms were eliminated as part of efforts to streamline the agency and cut back on Biden-era regulations.
Despite the significant number of employees placed on leave, the EPA still has thousands of employees working within the agency. The EPA did not provide any additional information about the situation to Fox News Digital.
In a statement to Fox News Digital, an EPA spokesperson emphasized the agency’s zero-tolerance policy for career bureaucrats unlawfully undermining the administration’s agenda. The spokesperson reiterated the importance of upholding the administration’s goals as voted for by the American people.
It is important to note that the original post from Fox News contains images of the EPA building in Washington, D.C., President-elect Donald Trump speaking at AmericaFest, and the EPA logo displayed at the agency’s headquarters. These images add context to the story and provide visual aids for readers.
As the investigation into the employees continues, the EPA is working to ensure transparency and accountability within the agency. The actions taken by the EPA reflect a commitment to upholding the integrity of the agency and its mission to protect the environment.
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