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riversedge

(81,762 posts) Wed Jun 3, 2026, 11:25 AM 10 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 10 hrs ago OP

Kick dalton99a 10 hrs ago #1

our Nat. Park system has been Underfunded for decades and now Repugs take what little they have. riversedge 10 hrs ago #2

Yup... 2naSalit 9 hrs ago #4

If you've never been to your... 2naSalit 9 hrs ago #3