Yesterday the White House announced that President Trump has sent to the Senate the nomination of Matthew Zandi to be a member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term ending July 1, 2031. Zandi, if confirmed, will fill the position formerly held by Jocelyn Samuels who had been appointed by President Trump for a term ending in July 2026, but who was removed from her position by Trump in January 2025 along with Charlotte Burrows (Background). Zandi currently serves as chief of staff and special counsel in the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice. Initial reaction to Zandi's nomination suggests that he will face at least some opposition. The EEOC enforces federal laws barring discrimination in employment, including religious discrimination.
