Making America Beautiful Again by Improving Our National Parks
Presidential Action
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July 03, 2025
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Document 16974

Summary
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order aimed at enhancing America's national parks by increasing entry fees for foreign tourists while making visits more affordable for U.S. residents. The order directs the Secretary of the Interior to use the additional revenue to improve park infrastructure and visitor experiences, and to encourage international tourism to underutilized areas. This action may stir political debate over the balance between accessibility for Americans and revenue from international visitors, as well as the revocation of a previous policy promoting diversity in public lands.