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Documents released by the EPA inspector general, however, have questioned whether the threats were credible and properly vetted to justify upping Pruitt's security to 24/7. The inspector general also found that the agency decided to increase Pruitt's security before he took office, saying that one office was told \"Pruitt requested 24/7 protection once he was confirmed as administrator.\"

The EPA's inspector general is currently looking into the cost of Pruitt's security detail.

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