Trump appoints Ed Russo to lead new environmental task force focused on energy dominance

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Ed Russo, a former consultant who praised him as an "environmental hero," to lead a new federal environmental task force. Russo will advise on job creation and natural resource protection. Trump emphasized his commitment to "American Energy DOMINANCE" and plans to increase oil extraction. Russo has a background in environmental consulting and is currently CEO of a company that produces drinking water from humidity. This appointment marks a shift from the previous administration's environmental policies. Trump aims to roll back Biden-era fuel efficiency standards and has previously reduced environmental protections.