Lawmakers demand info on Trump use of national park fees to pay for D.C. repairs

By: Amelia Twyman

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: June 17, 2026

Words: 1,026

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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WASHINGTON — U.S. House and Senate Democrats, mostly from Western states, are demanding transparency from the Interior Department after media reports revealed the Trump administration redirected roughly $90 million in national parks fees to help fund renovations and upcoming celebratory displays in Washington, D.C.

The administration’s use of fee revenues to pay for fountain repairs, statue upgrades and fireworks shows in preparation for America’s 250th birthday on July 4 diverts money from national parks in …

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