This is a special edition of the Snopes newsletter. Today, we’re investigating a claim that the Trump administration is considering a deal to give a piece of Yosemite National Park to a private developer.
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Is Trump admin considering deal to give piece of Yosemite to private developer? We investigated
Throughout President Trump’s second term, his administration's purported influence on the National Park Service has sparked public debate.
Recently, an online news outlet reported that the administration was "quietly" working with a private developer on a deal to hand over a strip of land inside Yosemite National Park. This triggered backlash from some members of Congress and the public as well as conservation groups.
Your questions about the rumored deal led us to launch our latest investigation for members. By digging through court filings, property deeds and correspondence, we uncovered the facts.
In this exclusive report, we unpack:
The proposed deal and the company involved.
The Trump administration’s alleged influence.
The land in question and its history.
The developer’s strategy.
Federal law around land exchanges — and more.
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