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Trump Ally Faces Scrutiny Over Controversial Land Actions

6/3/2025

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Michael Boren, a tech entrepreneur and Trump supporter, is under fire for his controversial history with the U.S. Forest Service, which includes dangerous helicopter flights and illegal construction on public land. As he prepares for a Senate confirmation hearing to oversee nearly 200 million acres of public land, concerns about his past actions loom large.

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Michael Boren, a tech entrepreneur and Trump supporter, is under fire for his controversial history with the U.S. Forest Service, which includes dangerous helicopter flights and illegal construction on public land. As he prepares for a Senate confirmation hearing to oversee nearly 200 million acres of public land, concerns about his past actions loom large.