CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Trump administration official says a visit to West Virginia Wednesday would help him better know the state’s manufacturing and economic landscape.

EPA administrator Lee Zeldin joined U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito on a tour that included stops at the Toyota plant and the John Amos Power Station in Putnam County and the Nucor Steel of West Virginia construction site in Mason County.

Zeldin also took part in a roundtable discussion with state manufacturers and Gov. Patrick Morrisey in Charleston.

Zeldin said during an appearance on MetroNews “Talkline” that it’s been good for him to get away from the Beltway.

“When you’re visiting these different businesses and industries, job creators, employees and you’re able to hear their perspective and make their perspectiv

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