Trump Responds To Pruitt Scandals: ‘I’m Not Happy About Certain Things’

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President Trump on Friday weighed in on the numerous scandals facing EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, saying, “I’m not happy about certain things, I’ll be honest.”

But despite the mounting allegations of ethical impropriety, Trump said he thought Pruitt was doing a “fantastic job” at the agency.

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  1. Join the crew Donny-Boy. We’re not happy about a BIG BUNCH of things, starting with you.

  2. Trump:

    I’m not happy about certain things, I’ll be honest.

    the rest of his statement:

    For one he is taking WAY too long to finish off the EPA.

  3. Even PP gets creeped out by used Trump mattresses.

  4. Avatar for dont dont says:

    Again, as long as Pruitt is carrying the water for Koch etc he is safe.

  5. Avatar for dont dont says:

    Spankee said, “I’ll be honest.”
    Well that’s a first.

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