Trump reduces size of 2 national monuments in Utah as Republicans reshape land management

President Donald Trump reduced the size of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in Utah by about 90% each, using the Antiquities Act to undo protections established by previous presidents. The move faces opposition from Native American tribes and environmental concerns, while Utah officials and Republicans support the reduction for resource development. Trump's action aligns with broader efforts to reshape public land management in Western states.