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Article snippet: MORE, who is facing calls to step down following a series of controversies related to his travel, staff and accommodations in Washington. Trump called Pruitt on Monday night, the White House said, telling him to “keep your head up,” “keep fighting,” and that “we have your back.” White House chief of staff MORE gave Pruitt a similar call Tuesday, according to reports. “I hope he’s going to be great,” Trump told reporters later in response to a question about Pruitt as media were being escorted out of a White House meeting. Two GOP lawmakers said Tuesday that Pruitt should resign following reports he rented a two-bedroom condo on Capitol Hill for $50 each night he slept there. Pruitt’s daughter also lived for a period of time in the condo, which was owned by the wife of a prominent energy lobbyist. “When scandals and distractions overtake a public servant’s ability to function effectively, another person should fill that role,” Rep. MORE (R-Fla.) said in a statement calling for Pruitt to step down. Rep. MORE (R-Fla.) also said Pruitt should resign, tweeting Tuesday afternoon that Pruitt’s “corruption scandals are an embarrassment to the administration, and his conduct is grossly disrespectful to American taxpayers.” “It’s time for him to resign or for [Trump] to dismiss him,” he added. Curbelo and the retiring Ros-Lehtinen both represent districts won in the last presidential race by MORE, and have repeatedly battled with Trump on a number of issues, making their ... Link to the full article to read more