Lieu: Trump shouldn't fire Pruitt because he's a 'great symbol' of corruption

A Democratic congressman has reversed his call for President Trump to fire EPA administrator Scott Pruitt, now saying that Pruitt is a "great symbol" of the Trump administration's corruption and therefore a boon for Democrats.

In a tweet, Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) called on Trump to not only keep Pruitt on staff at the EPA, but to start bringing the embattled administrator to the president's "toxic" campaign rallies.

"Dear @realDonaldTrump: Dem wave continues to get stronger. So now I'm thinking, please don't fire @EPAScottPruitt. He's such a great symbol of the corruption and fraud, waste & abuse in your Administration," Lieu tweeted.

"Can you please do more toxic rallies & bring Pruitt with you? Thanks," he added.

Link to tweet