Lee Zeldin

Member of Congress. 4 claims checked by other fact-checking organisations, from 2021 to 2026. The ratings are theirs, in their own words.

Checked by FactCheck.org17 Mar 2026United States Climate and environment

Lee Zeldin, EPA Administrator

“Eliminating greenhouse gas emissions standards for vehicles "will save American taxpayers over $1.3 trillion.”

FactCheck.org rated this: Misleading

FactCheck.org says: The alleged "savings" does not incorporate any benefits of the emissions standards. By one of the Environmental Protection Agency’s own calculations, getting rid of the standards could cost billions.

Checked by PolitiFact22 Sep 2022United States Politics and government

Lee Zeldin, Member of Congress

“Every time a Republican has been elected president over the last few decades, House Democrats have objected to the result”

PolitiFact rated this: Mostly True

PolitiFact says: Democrats have objected to election results in prior years, after the losing candidate had conceded. When Republicans objected in 2021, Trump was trying to stay in office.

Checked by PolitiFact6 May 2022United States

Lee Zeldin, Gubernatorial candidate, R-N.Y.

“New York leads the U.S. in population loss.”

PolitiFact rated this: True

PolitiFact says: Census data shows that New York’s population declined by 1.58% between July 2020 and July 2021, which is the latest population estimate available. That was the largest percentage loss of any state.

Checked by PolitiFact18 Dec 2021United States Elections

Lee Zeldin, Member of Congress

“Voter ID is supported by an overwhelming majority of NYers, from all across the state, walks of life, & political parties.”

PolitiFact rated this: Mostly True

PolitiFact says: A private poll showed support among New York voters for requiring photo identification for voting in person or by mail-in ballot. Support was lowest among Democrats, at 49 percent.