Politics & Government

Zeldin Kicks Off Facebook Live Series

Rep. Lee Zeldin plans to host the Facebook Live sessions while he's in D.C.; constituents are able to ask questions, he says. Watch here.

Rep. Lee Zeldin has kicked off a new Facebook Live series, which he said is dedicated to discussing critical issues.

On Wednesday, Zeldin, R, NY-1, was joined by Congressman Josh Gottheimer, D, NJ-5, for the premiere of “Live: Lee in DC”, a Facebook Live series hosted by Zeldin.

During the episode, the pair discussed issues including the Children’s Health Insurance Program, or CHIP, DACA, government funding, and foreign affairs. Broadcasting from the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., they directly answered live questions from constituents, a release from Zeldin's office said.

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Constituents were then able to ask questions directly to Zeldin, who will host the series while in session in D.C.

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