Utah Polls Reveal Public Backlash on Bears Ears | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 20, 2026 · 1m

New polling reveals Utahns largely opposed shrinking Bears Ears National Monument before Trump’s controversial move, exposing a stark disconnect between state leaders and public will. The original monument, designed to protect sacred Indigenous lands and vital ecosystems, faced backlash after its downsizing—seen by tribes as a betrayal of heritage and sovereignty. As legal battles continue and boundaries remain in flux, the polls underscore a powerful public desire to preserve the monument’s original scope, reminding policymakers that major environmental and cultural decisions must reflect…