Instant Alert: Trump Cabinet members have racked up millions of dollars of taxpayer-funded travel — here's who's under scrutiny

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Trump Cabinet members have racked up millions of dollars of taxpayer-funded travel — here's who's under scrutiny by Mark Abadi on Oct 9, 2017, 6:55 PM Advertisement President Donald Trump's administration is under increasing scrutiny following reports of the extravagant, taxpayer-funded travels of numerous White House officials. At least five investigations into Cabinet officials' use of military and private jets are underway, and have stoked bipartisan criticism over what some call a culture of entitlement within Trump's White House. So far, the trips have cost the government millions of dollars. Here's a look at the White House officials whose travel habits have come under scrutiny: SEE ALSO: Watch Barack Obama surprise Michelle at a conference with a 25th anniversary tribute video Steven Mnuchin Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin came under fire in August when it was revealed he took a $26,900 flight to Kentucky on an Air Force jet, a trip that coincided with the August 21 solar eclipse. Mnuchin and his wife, Louise Linton, viewed the eclipse from the lawn of Fort Knox, just outside the eclipse's path of totality.  Mnuchin raised eyebrows again in September after ABC News reported he had requested a $25,000-an-hour Air Force jet for his honeymoon in Europe.  A Treasury official said use of the jet was necessary to ensure Mnuchin maintained a secure line of communication. However, the request was denied. Scott Pruitt Scott Pruitt, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency, took at least four taxpayer-funded flights since mid-February at a cost of nearly $60,000. In response to the news, the EPA's inspector general expanded the scope of an investigation into the agency's procedures to include a probe of Pruitt's travel habits through the end of September. Rick Perry Energy Secretary Rick Perry has taken six trips on government or private planes, racking up a $56,000 bill, The Washington Post reported. Many of the destinations he visited were also served by commercial airlines. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011