his aides that had been explicitly denied by the White House. (6) On April 16, 2018, the Washington Post reported that Scott Pruitt had spent nearly $3,000,000 of taxpayer funds on security and travel since taking office in February 2017. (7) On April 26, 2018, Politico reported that Scott Pruitt spent over $105,000 of taxpayer funds on first-class flights, citing since-debunked threats to his personal security. (8) On June 5, 2018, the Washington Post reported that Scott Pruitt used official channels to pressure Chick-fil-A Chief Executive Officer Dan Cathy into securing a restaurant franchise for his wife. (9) On June 6, 2018, the Washington Post reported that Scott Pruitt forced aides to help him secure a used Trump Home Luxury Plush Euro Pillow Top . (10) On June 8, 2018, the Washington Post reported that Scott Pruitt forced his security detail to help him acquire high-end hand lotion and to pick up his dry cleaning. (11) On July 2, 2018, the Washington Post reported that Scott Pruitt recruited a staff member to help his wife find a job, the salary for which he stipulated should be no less than $200,000. (12) On July 5, 2018, Scott Pruitt resigned amid myriad scandals and massive public pressure. (13) On July 13, 2018, Forbes reported on Wilbur Ross’ massive conflicts of interest, including having taken meetings with a trade association whose members included a car manufacturer whose investors included Ross himself. The same report noted that Wilbur Ross took meetings with companies whose investors included his wife. (14) On July 13, 2018, The New York Times reported that Tom Price repeatedly violated government travel rules, wasting at least $314,000 of taxpayer funds by using chartered jets and military air travel instead of commercially available flights. 123. Use of public office for private gain (a) In general Chapter 93 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 1925. Use of public office for private gain (a) Use for private gain Whoever, being a covered Federal