Here's the truth: Pruitt claims he needed to fly first class because of threats, but only did so when taxpayers were footing the bill. When he's traveled on his dime, he's flown in coach. Sometimes he's used one of his subordinate's frequent flier miles to do so.
Here's the truth: the EPA spent millions of dollars for a 20-member full-time detail that is more than three times the size of Scott Pruitt's predecessor's part-time security contingent. His security detail diverted officers away from investigating crimes.
Here's the truth: the EPA spent $43,000 soundproof phone booth for Pruitt's office and $9,000 to sweep his office for hidden listening devices and installing sophisticated biometric locks for the doors.
Here's the truth: at least 5 EPA officials were placed on leave, reassigned or demoted after pushing back against spending requests such as a $100,000-a-month private jet membership, a bulletproof vehicle & $70,000 for furniture such as a bulletproof desk.
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