Scott Pruitt, the head of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), stated on 16 May that he now has a legal fund ready to help him fight allegations relating to his spending and behaviour while in office. Pruitt is facing pressure with respect to his use of first-class travel, 24/7 security, office renovations and links to industry. Pruitt was also criticized for a tweet on April 13 by the EPA’s official account that cheered Senate approval of former coal lobbyist Andrew Wheeler as deputy administrator of the EPA and stated that “the Democrats couldn’t block the confirmation.” Pruitt retains the backing of President Trump and Republicans who support his attempts to undo some Obama administration environmental regulations. The EPA chief said last week that he would not be able to fully divest himself from his business interests before leaving office, but pledged to sell off assets worth between $100,001 (£70,000) and
Scott Pruitt, the head of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), stated on 16 May that he now has a legal fund ready to help him fight allegations relating to his spending and behaviour while in office. Pruitt is facing pressure with respect to his use of first-class travel, 24/7 security, office renovations and links to industry. Pruitt retains the backing of President Trump and Republicans who support his attempts to undo some Obama administration environmental regulations. The EPA chief said last week that he would not be able to fully divest himself from his business interests before leaving office, but pledged to sell off assets worth between $100,001 (£70,000) and