EPA chief Scott Pruitt says his next flight will be in coach, not first class

After being criticized for taking expensive, taxpayer-funded first class flights around the country and internationally, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt said Wednesday that on his very next flight, he will be seated among the masses in coach class.

Pruitt told CBS News’ “The Takeout” podcast that he has already discussed his future airline seating with his security detail.

“There is a change occurring, you’re going to accommodate the security threats as they exist, you’re going to accommodate those in all ways, alternate ways, up to and including flying coach, and that is what’s going to happen on my very next flight,” Pruitt said. Read more…

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