Trump wants to Sell Off Land that All Americans Own

Monday, May 05, 2025

The aggressive push to privatize public lands, explained.

Posted by retort at 08:24 AM | 9 COMMENTS | permalink

America's federal public lands are truly unique, part of our birthright as citizens. No other country in the world has such a system. But during the first 100 days of President Donald Trump's second term, those lands have come under relentless attack.

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-- Vox (@vox.com) May 2, 2025 at 9:19 AM

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Let me guess, he keeps the money.

#1 | Posted by bat4255 at 2025-05-05 09:03 AM

This is part of Project 2025. This is what his supporters voted for.

#2 | Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2025-05-05 09:59 AM

This makes sense.

When the Trump tax cuts go through and the debt ceiling is raised, there are going to be far fewer overseas buyers for US debt. Given the weakness of the dollar relative to most other currencies, coming in and buying large swaths of places like Yellowstone or Yosemite might be attractive. At least it might mean the US doesn't have to start printing money as quickly.

#3 | Posted by madbomber at 2025-05-05 10:26 AM

#3-It's not just fewer buyers for our debt, it is also that holders of our debt are selling out to reinvest in other nations safer currencies. If what is now a trickle turns into a run, we're facing a potential depression. A perfect time (and perfect cover) to sell off our national treasures. Who needs nightmares with trump in office...

#4 | Posted by Yodagirl at 2025-05-05 10:39 AM

It was already bad enough that huge swaths of public lands and waters are becoming landlocked by the the super wealthy, for their own enjoyment. ...And now this... It's infuriating.

Class war in the American west: the rich landowners blocking access to public lands

#5 | Posted by Whatsleft at 2025-05-05 10:57 AM

NYC underwent the same process of eliminating public spaces in Queens and Brooklyn that enjoyed views of the Manhattan skyline. Because of this, decades ago I took my girlfriend to a tiny sliver of "unoccupied" land off of Kent Avenue in Brooklyn to watch the Independence Day fireworks show over the East River. We brought lawn chairs and a picnic basket and were joined by a few others who knew of this secluded spot: images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com

Similarly Lake George in upstate NY has less public spaces surrounding it. "No Trespassing" and "Private Property" signs pollute the roads around it. The loss of public space out west will be wholesale and permanent, like NYC.

Thank you, Republicans!

#6 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-05-05 12:05 PM

Trump and republicans are the worst things to happen to America.

#7 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-05-05 12:10 PM

"This land is your land. This land is my land. From.. that tree to that curb."

#8 | Posted by redlightrobot at 2025-05-05 06:48 PM

Not sure about the specifics here, but BLM land is free to cross. A lot of ranchers will put up fences, but they can't be locked. I mean, technically they can, but you can cut the lock. You are expected to close gates if you open them though, as many times ranchers will own the grazing rights on BLM lands. They don't want the cattle getting out, and they do spend a lot on cattle guards and fences.

#9 | Posted by madbomber at 2025-05-06 03:04 PM

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