Finally. 
Scott Pruitt was able to keep his position for so long -- despite astonishing megalomania and unethical behavior – only because of Donald Trump’s historic embrace of corruption.
Pruitt acknowledged behavior in hearings and TV interviews that violated federal regulations and spoke to extreme levels of wasteful spending and abuse of public office.
He committed dozens of offenses which would have led to immediate dismissal in any previous administration.
He committed dozens of offenses which would have led to immediate dismissal in any previous administration.
Pruitt joins the growing ranks of ex-Trump officials, a testament to Trump’s chaotic management style and poor judgment.
Some who remain may be nearly as corrupt, as antithetical to the purposes of the agencies they lead, as willing to engage in dishonest and unethical behavior.
Some who remain may be nearly as corrupt, as antithetical to the purposes of the agencies they lead, as willing to engage in dishonest and unethical behavior.
Scott Pruitt stood out, even in Donald Trump’s uniquely corrupt administration, for his willingness to cede direct influence and control over EPA policy to industries and special interests which harm public health.
Scott Pruitt's scandals were inextricably linked to his antipathy to environmental protection, and to his close association with those who value profit over clean air and water.
The only way to really turn the page on the Pruitt era will be for Trump to appoint an EPA Administrator who is committed to environmental stewardship, and willing to clean house and wrest control of the EPA back from polluters and lobbyists.
