Letters from an American

January 7, 2025

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Jan 8, 2025
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ANECDOTE

Biden Protects Land and Water

  • President Biden designated two national monuments in California, protecting 848,000 acres of land.
  • He also protected coastal waters from drilling, citing the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill's devastation.
INSIGHT

Trump Criticizes Biden's Actions

  • Biden's protection of coastal waters is difficult for future presidents to reverse.
  • Trump spokesperson Caroline Levitt criticized the decision, claiming it was politically motivated.
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Privatization of Public Lands

  • Republicans are pushing to privatize public lands, benefiting extractive industries like oil and gas.
  • A Utah lawsuit seeks to transfer control of BLM land to the state, potentially leading to its sale.
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