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Trump Shrinks Utah Monuments by 90% | Washington DC News
President Trump just slashed two Utah national monuments—Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante—by over 90%, shrinking them from 3 million acres to just 300,000. He called the land “taken from the people” and claimed he’s returning it, backed by Utah’s Republican senators. But for tribes like the Navajo, this sacred land holds living culture and history—something they say is being erased. While state officials tout potential uranium and coal riches, the move sparks outrage over preservation vs. profit, reigniting a fierce debate over America’s western heritage. Thank you to our sponsor…
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