News Summary

• The White House encourages Cabinet secretaries to travel to promote President Trump's agenda.
• The White House says Cabinet members made 265 visits to 13 states over the summer.
• Texas was the most-visited state, followed by Pennsylvania and New York.
• White House officials insist that the competition is simply for bragging rights, and no one is ever docked points for going to a solidly blue area in the u.s. The thinking is that local press coverage is more valuable than talking with national outlets in Washington, and that Cabinet officials can help drive Trump’s message by highlighting how his actions and policies have improved the lives of voters.