Ep 7. The Portland Trip

President Bartlet and his staff take a trip to Portland, Oregon for a fundraiser, during which the President visits a forest affected by logging. CJ faces a difficult personal choice when a reporter threatens to reveal her relationship with a White House staffer, and Sam struggles to persuade a stubborn Congressman to vote for a gun control bill. Meanwhile, Toby and his ex-wife struggle with co-parenting their two daughters. As the team navigates their personal and professional challenges during their brief trip to the Pacific Northwest, they must also confront the policies and politics that shape the American landscape. With their trademark wit, intelligence, and empathy, the West Wing cast continues to offer a unique and deeply engaging perspective on American democracy and the people who strive to keep it functioning.