Trump To Divert $90 M. in National Park Revenue to D.C. Construction Projects
The Trump administration has diverted at least $90 million in entry fees collected at national parks, including Yellowstone and Yosemite, to projects in Washington, D.C., according to National Park Service documents reviewed by the Washington Post. The funds have reportedly been earmarked for a range of projects tied to the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, including a $1.6 million fireworks display—over five times the event’s standard budget—and a $76 million