Pruitt’s lavish public spending is only matched by a disregard for ethical standards when it comes to his personal living costs. The head of Pruitt’s security was removed after he refused to violate EPA policy by using sirens to speed Pruitt’s path to a French restaurant in Washington. Pruitt’s vision of public service seems to be a purely transactional one: How can I use my position of public trust to benefit myself and my supporters? Indeed, research shows that those with a stronger public service motivation are more driven and productive when given a chance to help others. Pruitt’s vision of public service seems to be a purely transactional one: How can I use my position of public trust to benefit myself and my supporters?

Source: Huffington Post April 23, 2018 18:00 UTC