Trump Administration Cuts Affect Massachusetts Recreation Areas and Yosemite Scientists Cleaning Bathrooms

The Trump administration's hiring freeze has resulted in budget cuts affecting Massachusetts recreation areas. Officials have stated that public safety is being prioritized over recreational activities. Additionally, budget constraints are impacting national parks across the United States, with reports indicating that Yosemite scientists are now required to perform maintenance tasks such as cleaning bathrooms. These developments highlight the ongoing struggles faced by U.S. national parks due to reduced funding from the National Park Service and the Department of the Interior.