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Trump Drops MLK Day From Free Park Access
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The Trump administration has removed Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth from the National Park Service’s list of fee-free days, ending a long-standing tradition that allowed free access to national parks during key civil rights observances. The changes come as Donald Trump continues to roll back diversity initiatives while adding his own birthday to the list of fee-free park days. Data cited by federal agencies shows racial disparities in unemployment and education remain persistent.
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