Trump reduces size of 2 national monuments in Utah amid public lands revamp | OUT WEST ROUNDUP

In a significant move, President Trump on July 13 reduced the size of two national monuments in Utah, Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante, scaling back protections put in place by previous administrations. This decision impacts areas rich in cultural and historical significance for Native American tribes and opens up more land for potential mining and other commercial activities. The move has sparked controversy, highlighting ongoing tensions over federal land management and the rights of local communities to preserve their heritage.