Aides running errands

Pruitt had two scheduling aides taking care of personal business for him, which they have contended was done on their own time – but would be a potential violation of laws prohibiting such work, which is considered an illegal gift. One of his former schedulers, Sydney Hupp, worked in May and June of 2017 to set up a meeting between Pruitt and Chick-fil-A to discuss the possibility of his wife Marlyn opening a franchise of the popular chicken eatery.

The Washington Post first reported on the Chick-fil-A emails. Another scheduling aide, Millan Hupp (Sydney’s sister), told House investigators in May that she also conducted personal business for Pruitt, including exploring whether Pruitt could purchase a used mattress from the Trump International Hotel. Hupp said she also contacted housing agents and visited several properties as Pruitt sought a more permanent abode and booked personal travel, such as a trip to the Rose Bowl.