Summary
President Donald Trump's administration has ordered national parks to remove certain items from their gift shops that are seen as supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. The Interior Department issued a memo requiring all National Park Service units to review and comply with this directive by December 19. The move is part of a wider government effort to limit DEI programs.
Key Facts
- President Trump ordered national parks to remove items promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
- National parks have until December 19 to review gift shop items for compliance.
- The directive follows Executive Orders signed by Trump aimed at ending certain DEI programs.
- Memo SO 3416 requires national parks to halt activities related to DEI and similar initiatives.
- The Interior Department says the goal is to focus on preserving resources without promoting specific viewpoints.
- The National Parks Conservation Association expressed concern over the impact on education and park staff.
