Trump Fires Biden-Appointee As Sewage From Mexico’s Tijuana Sparks 1,000-Day Beach Closure | CLRCUT

The White House ousted Maria-Elena Giner, head of the U.S.-Mexico water commission, on April 21, amid escalating tensions over cross-border sewage and water treaty violations. Giner, appointed in 2021 by former President Biden, was overseeing a $250 million effort to modernize wastewater infrastructure. Critics, led by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, accused her of failing to stop toxic flows from Mexico’s Tijuana River, which have closed California beaches for over 1,000 days. Her removal signals a tougher Trump administration stance as Mexico falls short of its water delivery obligations under the 1944 treaty. President Trump has warned of tariffs if Mexico does not comply. Giner defended her record, but the crisis—exacerbated by local and federal missteps—has now become a geopolitical flashpoint. Chad McIntosh, an EPA official, replaces her. The situation continues to impact public health, environment, and U.S.-Mexico relations, with Zeldin visiting San Diego on April 22 to assess the damage firsthand.
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