Scott Pruitt Resigns as Head of the EPA President Trump tweeted on Thursday that he accepted Pruitt's resignation. The former Oklahoma attorney general relentlessly pursued Trump’s promises of deregulation. His career has been buried in an avalanche of scandals in recent weeks and months. He’s made headlines for lavish spending, ethical lapses and controversial management decisions. Pruitt's deputy, Andrew Wheeler, will take over in the interim. Wheeler is a former energy industry lobbyist.