Who will be Trump's EPA Administrator? Odds & Predictions 2026
Important information: Nominees must be confirmed by the United States Senate (recess appointments do not count).
Who will be Trump's EPA Administrator?
Who will be Trump's EPA Administrator?
Market Rules
Lee Zeldin
The outcome is Lee Zeldin
If Lee Zeldin is the first person confirmed by the Senate to be EPA Administrator between November 8, 2024 and December 31, 2026, then the market resolves toYes. Outcome verified from Library of Congress.
Note: this event is mutually exclusive.
Timeline and payout
Market openNov 12, 2024 · 10:00am EST
Market closedJan 29, 2025 · 6:13pm EST
Paid outJan 1, 2027 · 11:00am EST
SeriesKXEPA
EventKXEPA-26DEC31
MarketKXEPA-26DEC31-LZ
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About
The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) oversees the enforcement of environmental laws, manages the agency's budget, and leads U.S. environmental efforts domestically and internationally. President-elect Trump has nominated Lee Zeldin for this role, but he has yet to be confirmed by the Senate. (Source: EPA.gov)