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Elon Musk Sculpture Sparks Protest Over Park Funding Cuts

8/7/2025

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A striking sculpture of Elon Musk's head emerged in Yellowstone National Park on August 2, serving as a bold protest against funding cuts to the National Parks Service linked to Musk's DOGE campaign. This eye-catching display joins a series of similar protests, highlighting the urgent need to address staffing shortages and the declining morale among park employees.

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A striking sculpture of Elon Musk's head emerged in Yellowstone National Park on August 2, serving as a bold protest against funding cuts to the National Parks Service linked to Musk's DOGE campaign. This eye-catching display joins a series of similar protests, highlighting the urgent need to address staffing shortages and the declining morale among park employees.