A bipartisan effort to prohibit government officials from flying first-class appears to be doomed as lawmakers see no rush to curb their job’s perks. Two U.S. House lawmakers, annoyed by Trump administration officials’ luxurious travel arrangements, introduced an amendment to Congress' annual budget bill that would restrict elected officials from travelling first-class, McClatchy DC reported. Pruitt defended his spending, saying he was forced to travel first-class amid threats he received since taking the position. It remains unclear how widespread first-class travel is among members of Congress. Still, for other lawmakers, restricting first-class travel is about sending a message and increasing trust in government officials.

Source: Fox News June 05, 2018 09:31 UTC