As The Scandals Mount, Conservatives Turn On Scott Pruitt
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Amid an unceasing series of revelations about alleged ethical misconduct, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt is rapidly losing support with influential Republican lawmakers and conservatives who, until now, have strongly backed Pruitt and the pro-fossil fuel deregulatory agenda he’s implemented.
In recent days, new reports have emerged showing that Pruitt repeatedly used his position to seek employment and business opportunities for his wife, and had agency staffers doing personal errands on his behalf — both allegations that could run afoul of federal ethics laws. At least a dozen investigations are underway into various aspects of Pruitt’s conduct.
“PRUITT BAD JUDGMENT HURTING @POTUS, GOTTA GO,” tweeted influential conservative talk radio host and Fox News anchor Laura Ingraham on Wednesday.
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