- The Trump administration announced changes to the federal holidays that allow for free admission to national parks.
- As part of these changes, former President Donald Trump’s birthday was added as a new free entry day for national parks.
- The changes involved the removal of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth from the list of free entry days.
- This decision has provoked criticism from various groups and individuals who viewed the removal of inclusive holidays as misguided.
- Supporters of the move argue that celebrating Trump’s birthday with free park access fosters national unity and recognition of his presidency.
- The removal of MLK Day and Juneteenth from free entry days is seen by some as a step back from acknowledging important civil rights milestones.
- The announcement has sparked a wider debate about the selection of holidays for national park free admission days and their societal implications.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-adds-his-birthday-free-national-park-day-while-axing-mlk-day-juneteenth)
