Trump Officials, Billionaires and the Quiet Reshaping of America’s Public Lands
A controversial land swap involving the Yellowstone Club has raised concerns about the future of public lands under the Trump administration. Critics argue that this deal could set a precedent for further privatization of public resources. The situation highlights the growing influence of wealthy individuals in shaping land management policies.
- ▪The land swap involved the abandonment of a century-old public trail by the U.S. Forest Service.
- ▪The Yellowstone Club is an exclusive retreat catering to the wealthy.
- ▪This land deal is seen as a potential indicator of future policies regarding public lands.
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| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 08:45:00 +0000 |
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Politics Trump Officials, Billionaires and the Quiet Reshaping of America’s Public Lands A controversial land swap orchestrated by the megarich could be “a harbinger of what’s to come” for public lands under Trump. By Evan Simon and Ames Alexander, FloodlightMay 21, 2026 Share This Article Republish <img width="2000" height="1333" src="https://insideclimatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SIMON_BradWilson_MG_1711.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="Fifth-generation Montanan Brad Wilson stands beside a dirt road that leads to a century-old public trail that was abandoned by the U.S. Forest Service as part of a controversial land swap with the Yellowstone Club—an exclusive mountaintop retreat for the megarich.
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