Jake Thompson
Senior Western Regional Communications Manager
Jake Thompson, who focuses on national and regional climate and clean energy issues at NRDC, is a veteran D.C. journalist who has worked for publications such as the Kansas City Star and Omaha World-Herald. He has also served as a communications director for a U.S. senator. He is based in Washington, D.C.
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No Friend of Trump, Why Is Scott Pruitt Still at EPA?
Expert BlogJake Thompson
The president should fire Pruitt, for becoming an embarrassment and a renegade, if nothing else.
The List: Scott Pruitt's Lies & Distortions—So Far
Expert BlogUnited StatesJake Thompson
When EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt appears before a Senate appropriations subcommittee on Wednesday morning, it’s likely his penchant to lie about his ethical problems and mischaracterize his dangerous agenda will be front and center—again.
Earth to Pruitt: Americans Say Keep Clean Power Plan—Again
Expert BlogUnited StatesJake Thompson
One thing that echoed through the halls of Capitol Hill this week: Scott Pruitt is so far out of touch with the public he’s supposed to protect and the mission of the agency he supposedly serves.