Lauren Lantry, lauren.lantry@sierraclub.org
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the Sierra Club began airing a TV ad on Fox and Friends calling for Trump to fire Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt. The ads will air on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday this week. The ad focuses on Pruitt’s swamp-like behavior including lavish spending and the Republican backlash.
In response, Sierra Club Federal Policy Director Melinda Pierce released the following statement:
“From abusing taxpayer funds to pay for his first class travel and exorbitant security detail, to defying White House orders, it’s clear that Pruitt has spent his time as EPA Administrator parading around and directing others as if he were the president -- just as he desires to be treated. Unfortunately for “president” Pruitt, he’s not in charge, and his exposure as the dirtiest swamp creature in DC has made it clear to all -- including Republicans in Congress and the White House -- that he must go.”
About the Sierra Club
The Sierra Club is America’s largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, with more than 3 million members and supporters. In addition to helping people from all backgrounds explore nature and our outdoor heritage, the Sierra Club works to promote clean energy, safeguard the health of our communities, protect wildlife, and preserve our remaining wild places through grassroots activism, public education, lobbying, and legal action. For more information, visit www.sierraclub.org.