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Trump redirects 30% park fees to Lincoln Pool, faces criticism

8/2/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump redirected 30.5% of national park entry fees to his Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool project.
John Garder of the National Parks Conservation Association warned the diversion lacks transparency and could fund vanity projects without congressional review.
Rangers report a spending freeze left them short on supplies such as toilet paper and forced custodial work, raising burnout.

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U.S. President Donald Trump redirected 30.5% of national park entry fees to his Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool project.
John Garder of the National Parks Conservation Association warned the diversion lacks transparency and could fund vanity projects without congressional review.
Rangers report a spending freeze left them short on supplies such as toilet paper and forced custodial work, raising burnout.