EPA Chief Says Threats to Family Prompt Boost in His Security
- Pruitt’s round-the-clock detail comes after surge in threats
- Environmental groups questioned costs amid EPA funding cuts
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The administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency said an increase in his security detail is the result of an escalation in threats to him and his family.
While environmental groups have pilloried the potential $1.9 million annual cost of round-the-clock security that comes as the agency moves to cut staff, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt said security officials deemed it necessary given the "unprecedented" threats.