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Trump's 25% Budget Cut Threatens National Parks Access

5/8/2025

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The Trump administration's 2026 budget proposal slashes $1.2 billion from the National Park Service, a staggering 25% cut. This drastic move to shift park management to states has ignited fears over diminished public access and weakened environmental safeguards. Advocacy groups are sounding the alarm, warning that these cuts threaten the very essence of our cherished parks and the experiences they offer to visitors.

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Story summary

The Trump administration's 2026 budget proposal slashes $1.2 billion from the National Park Service, a staggering 25% cut. This drastic move to shift park management to states has ignited fears over diminished public access and weakened environmental safeguards. Advocacy groups are sounding the alarm, warning that these cuts threaten the very essence of our cherished parks and the experiences they offer to visitors.