President Trump shrinks Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante — again

President Trump took another significant step to reduce the size of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in Utah, cutting them down by about 3 million acres, roughly 90% of their original size. This move has been cheered by Utah's Republican leaders who see it as a victory for local control and resource management. However, environmentalists and Native American tribes are outraged, arguing that these reductions threaten sacred lands and critical habitats. This decision highlights the ongoing tension between conservation efforts and local economic interests.