Examines how Scott Pruitt went from fighting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to rolling back years of policy as the agency's head. Discusses the political forces, such as climate change skepticism and the opinion that there were too many environmental regulations, that led President Trump to select Pruitt for the position.

Documentary. Originally produced as an episode of the television series: Frontline, and originally broadcast on October 11, 2017. 16x9 widescreen presentation.