Source: Fox News
Summary
President Donald Trump signed an executive order reducing the size of two national monuments in Utah, Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears, by roughly 90%. The move was praised by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, but criticized by local Native American groups who consider the areas to be culturally significant. The original designations were made by Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama in 1996 and 2016, respectively.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Trump signed the order, saying “We’re giving the land back” to the people. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox attended the signing ceremony, praising the move. Local Native American groups criticized the decision, citing the cultural significance of the areas. The original designations were made by previous presidents, and the move is seen as a way to expand U.S. energy production.
Trump’s signature marks the latest chapter in the ongoing debate over federal land use.
Author: Evan Null
