Trump administration pauses construction in Big Bend National Park following bipartisan backlash
The Trump administration has temporarily halted the controversial construction activity taking place in Big Bend National Park in Texas, after both Republicans and Democrats lambasted the plans to build a border barrier there. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott revealed on Monday that he paused all construction activity within the park until he can do a personal evaluation of the situation. Advertisement “CBP is firmly committed to protecting America, and that includes our national treasures like Big Bend National Park (BBNP),” Scott said on X.
- ▪The Trump administration has temporarily halted the controversial construction activity taking place in Big Bend National Park in Texas, after both Republicans and Democrats lambasted the plans to build a border barrier there.
- ▪Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott revealed on Monday that he paused all construction activity within the park until he can do a personal evaluation of the situation.
- ▪Advertisement “CBP is firmly committed to protecting America, and that includes our national treasures like Big Bend National Park (BBNP),” Scott said on X.
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| Publication time | Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:52:39 +0000 |
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The Trump administration has temporarily halted the controversial construction activity taking place in Big Bend National Park in Texas, after both Republicans and Democrats lambasted the plans to build a border barrier there. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott revealed on Monday that he paused all construction activity within the park until he can do a personal evaluation of the situation. Recommended Stories Trump administration pauses construction in Big Bend National Park following bipartisan backlash Abbott’s data center construction pause will take ‘several months’ for up to 300 projects in Texas Gas prices: National average sits at $4.06 per gallon Videos circulating on social media in recent days have shown bulldozers and other construction equipment clearing…
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