Woman confronts EPA chief at restaurant

Washington: A woman confronted EPA chief Scott Pruitt (pic) at a Washington restaurant and called on him to resign – the latest case an official from President Donald Trump’s administration has come under fire while dining out.

Kristin Mink posted a video of the encounter with the Environmental Protection Agency administrator on her Facebook page on Monday, writing that he

“was 3 tables away as I ate lunch with my child. I had to say something”.

“This man is directly and significantly harming my child’s – and every child’s – health and future with decisions to roll back environmental regulations for the benefit of big corporations, while he uses taxpayer money to fund a lavish lifestyle,” wrote Mink, whose Facebook page identifies her as a high school teacher.

In the video – which has been viewed more than 100,000 times – she walks up to a seated Pruitt and tells him: “I just wanted to urge you to resign because of what you’re doing to the environment and our country.”

“We deserve to have somebody at the EPA who actually does protect our environment, somebody who believes in climate change and takes it seriously for the benefit of all of us, including our children,” she said, holding her toddler as she spoke.

“I would urge you to resign before your scandals push you out,” said Mink, who at times glanced at a piece of paper as if reading notes.