By — Jonathan Lemire and Catherine Lucey, Associated Press Jonathan Lemire and Catherine Lucey, Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-tells-embattled-epa-head-weve-got-your-back Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Trump tells embattled EPA head: ‘We’ve got your back’ Politics Apr 3, 2018 10:33 AM EDT WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is offering his support to the head of the Environmental Protection Agency who is at the center of swirling ethics questions. Two administration officials confirmed that the president called Scott Pruitt on Monday and told him that “we’ve got your back.” Trump urged Pruitt to “keep his head up” and said the White House supported him. The officials said White House chief of staff John Kelly reiterated those sentiments in a call to Pruitt Tuesday morning. The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss private conversations. Pruitt has come under intense scrutiny for his use of a Capitol Hill condominium linked to a prominent Washington lobbyist whose firm represents fossil fuel companies. READ MORE: EPA chief Pruitt racked up nearly $200,000 in travel expenses over 6 months, environmental group says We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Jonathan Lemire and Catherine Lucey, Associated Press Jonathan Lemire and Catherine Lucey, Associated Press
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is offering his support to the head of the Environmental Protection Agency who is at the center of swirling ethics questions. Two administration officials confirmed that the president called Scott Pruitt on Monday and told him that “we’ve got your back.” Trump urged Pruitt to “keep his head up” and said the White House supported him. The officials said White House chief of staff John Kelly reiterated those sentiments in a call to Pruitt Tuesday morning. The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss private conversations. Pruitt has come under intense scrutiny for his use of a Capitol Hill condominium linked to a prominent Washington lobbyist whose firm represents fossil fuel companies. READ MORE: EPA chief Pruitt racked up nearly $200,000 in travel expenses over 6 months, environmental group says We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now