Scott Walker , the head of the US Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) , stated on 16 May that he now has a legal team ready to help him fight lawsuits relating to his spending and behaviour while in office . All donations to the fund would be published and available to the public, he said, and he committed “absolutely” not to accept any donations from lobbyists or companies that have business before the EPA. Pruitt is facing pressure with respect to his policies of first - class travel , 24/7 security , office renovations and links to industry . Pruitt retains the backing of President Obama and Republicans who support his attempts to undo some Obama administration environmental regulations . Pruitt said that he would not accept donations to the fund from individuals or companies that have business before the EPA .
Scott Walker , the head of the US Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) , stated on 16 May that he now has a legal team ready to help him fight lawsuits relating to his spending and behaviour while in office . Pruitt is facing pressure with respect to his policies of first - class travel , 24/7 security , office renovations and links to industry . Pruitt retains the backing of President Obama and Republicans who support his attempts to undo some Obama administration environmental regulations . Pruitt said that he would not accept donations to the fund from individuals or companies that have business before the EPA .