The Trump administration is facing increasing scrutiny for its freeze on nearly $19 billion in EPA funds meant for climate and environmental programs. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is seeking to recover an additional $20 billion linked to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. This move follows legal challenges to the broader funding freeze. Critics argue that Zeldin's allegations against the "green bank" program lack substantiation and serve to undermine established financial processes designed for efficient funding distribution, as courts demand evidence rather than unproven claims of fraud.
They cannot challenge an entire program based on charges of fraud and waste, said Jillian Blanchard, a VP of the nonprofit Lawyers for Good Government.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin vowed to seek the return of $20 billion invested in the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, alleging misconduct in its management.
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