Donald Trump, National Park Service and American history
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Outraged critics are accusing President Donald Trump of “whitewashing history” after the National Park Service removed an exhibit on slavery at Philadelphia’s Independence National Historical Park
The National Park Service is implementing strict rules against people who deface Donald Trump‘s photo on the 2026 park pass card.
The National Park Service has updated its policy to discourage visitors from defacing a picture of President Donald Trump on this year's pass. The use of an image of Trump on the 2026 pass — rather than the usual picture of nature — has sparked a backlash,
This comes amid a review directed by President Donald Trump's executive order.
President Donald Trump's administration eliminated free entry days for two holidays honoring African Americans, MLK Jr. Day and Juneteenth.
Since MLK Day is one of 11 federal holidays in 2026, Trump alone does not have the power to outright cancel any established federal holiday. To do so would require an act of Congress. Trump can, however, issue executive orders, effective for a year, that change the way federal holidays are administered.
President Donald Trump has fenced off Lafayette Square outside the White House as a months-long “beautification” project begins in one of America’s most symbolic public parks. Tourists’ usual first stop on the walk up to the White House is now closed after crews ringed the 7-acre park with fencing.
President Trump announced changes that will affect two federal holidays in 2026. What they mean, what you need to know in Mississippi