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riversedge

(81,768 posts)
Wed Jun 3, 2026, 11:25 AM 21 hrs ago

SCOOP: Trump officials are diverting $90 million in national parks entry fees to pay for the president's July 4t

There was an article about this a little over a week ago but in case you missed it.


SCOOP: Trump officials are diverting roughly $90 million in national parks entry fees to pay for the president’s July 4th plans, including a massive fireworks display. By @jakespring @ddiamond and @NaemaAhmed https://washingtonpost.com/climate-enviro



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https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2026/06/03/trump-officials-divert-national-park-service-fees-fund-july-4-celebration/
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SCOOP: Trump officials are diverting $90 million in national parks entry fees to pay for the president's July 4t (Original Post) riversedge 21 hrs ago OP
Kick dalton99a 21 hrs ago #1
our Nat. Park system has been Underfunded for decades and now Repugs take what little they have. riversedge 21 hrs ago #2
Yup... 2naSalit 20 hrs ago #4
If you've never been to your... 2naSalit 20 hrs ago #3

riversedge

(81,768 posts)
2. our Nat. Park system has been Underfunded for decades and now Repugs take what little they have.
Wed Jun 3, 2026, 11:41 AM
21 hrs ago

2naSalit

(104,055 posts)
4. Yup...
Wed Jun 3, 2026, 11:49 AM
20 hrs ago

They want them to fall into decay so they can be sold off due to alleged high cost of upkeep.

2naSalit

(104,055 posts)
3. If you've never been to your...
Wed Jun 3, 2026, 11:48 AM
20 hrs ago

Favorite National Park, better go now before they are all gone.

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