Turmoil, resignations and ‘psychological warfare’: how Trump is crippling US national parks

theguardian.comPublished: 5/28/2025

Summary

The National Park Service faces escalating challenges under the Trump administration, grappling with budget cuts that risk eroding its mission and the well-being of park employees. Efforts to preserve Indigenous cultural heritage have been scaled back, while funding shortfalls could jeopardize the preservation work carried out by staff, leading to potential burnout in an already strained environment.