Opinion: Trump and Musk are coming for your summer vacation
Briefly

Travel experts recommend planning summer vacations in early spring, yet recent federal cuts threaten to complicate future vacations, especially to national parks. President Trump appointed Elon Musk to head the new Department of Government Efficiency, leading to historic job cuts, including over 1,000 park employees. This reduction may hinder accessibility to national parks, as seen with increased lines and campsite booking difficulties. While some firings were reversed after public outcry, enduring employee shortages raise safety and service concerns for travelers who love these treasured destinations.
Considering a trip to a national park? Be advised that the firing of more than 1,000 national parks employees will inevitably lead to difficulty accessing some of the most beloved and iconic portions of this country.
In a quest to purge the federal government of what the two men said they considered wasteful spending, Trump appointed Musk head of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency.
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