Trump: Pruitt not ‘blameless’ in ethics scandals

President Donald Trump on Friday said embattled EPA chief Scott Pruitt is doing a good job but that Pruitt is not “blameless” in all the controversies swirling around him.

"Scott Pruitt is doing a great job within the walls of the EPA," Trump told reporters as he prepared to depart for the G7 meeting in Canada. "Outside he’s being attacked very viciously by the press.”

He added, “I’m not saying he’s blameless."

Pruitt is at the center of a string of ethics scandals, including lavish spending habits and using his aides to run personal errands. He is the subject of multiple inspector general investigations, but so far has shown no inclination to resign, despite the departure of a number of top aides in recent weeks.

The White House has repeatedly said that it is reviewing the controversies around Pruitt, but that Trump is pleased with the job he is doing at EPA.

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