The National Park Service (click here) has complied with a comprehensive Freedom of Information Act request, releasing more than 35,700 public comments submitted in response to a controversial federal review of historical signage. The records, which took federal agencies 313 days to process and release, reveal overwhelming public criticism of a White House initiative aimed at re-evaluating how American history is presented across public lands.
The vast public database includes more than 1,700 entries submitted specifically for Colorado's 13 National Park Service sites. An extensive review of the logs indicates that a substantial majority of unique entries strongly object to the federal campaign, with visitors expressing a deep attachment to the park system alongside calls for increased financial and structural support....
The people are especially important when it comes to the benefits of the National Park Service.
There was absolutely no public comment period in regard to the demolition of the East Wing and the start of construction. Basically, Trump completely disrespected the taxpayer and their understanding of what is important as an American, especially when considering the importance of the iconic White House.
Here again is the overshadowing philosophy of Trump, "Just take it."
June 5, 2026
...“When did it become impossible for courts to stop this?” (click here) Millett asked, adding whether it was when the East Wing was demolished or when the underground portion began.
“I think it would have been improper to enjoin it even on day one,” Roth said.
“If this were complete lawlessness by the government, couldn’t be stopped,” Millett said.
“I think that’s right,” Roth replied.
Thaddeus Heuer, of Foley Hoag and representing the National Trust, urged the panel to affirm Leon’s preliminary injunction and the fact that Congress, not the president, owns the White House.
“Everyone understands, if you go to Yellowstone [National Park], you use the park by going and looking and Old Faithful, you look at the bison, you look at the mountains, that’s how you use Yellowstone,” Heuer said.
Similarly, Americans use the White House complex the same way as a site “for national discourse about what it means to be an American,” he said....
June 5, 2026
BY Ryan Knappenberger
...“When did it become impossible for courts to stop this?” (click here) Millett asked, adding whether it was when the East Wing was demolished or when the underground portion began.
“I think it would have been improper to enjoin it even on day one,” Roth said.
“If this were complete lawlessness by the government, couldn’t be stopped,” Millett said.
“I think that’s right,” Roth replied.
Thaddeus Heuer, of Foley Hoag and representing the National Trust, urged the panel to affirm Leon’s preliminary injunction and the fact that Congress, not the president, owns the White House.
“Everyone understands, if you go to Yellowstone [National Park], you use the park by going and looking and Old Faithful, you look at the bison, you look at the mountains, that’s how you use Yellowstone,” Heuer said.
Similarly, Americans use the White House complex the same way as a site “for national discourse about what it means to be an American,” he said....
