Scott Pruitt

Scott Pruitt is an American lawyer and politician who served as the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from February 2017 to July 2018 under President Donald Trump. Before his role at the EPA, he was the Attorney General of Oklahoma. Pruitt is known for promoting deregulation and prioritizing business interests, often reversing or rolling back environmental protections. His tenure faced criticism regarding ethics issues and his approach to climate change, which emphasized economic growth over environmental concerns. He resigned amid controversies, including allegations of misuse of resources and favoritism.