Monumental Whiplash: President Trump signs order shrinking two national monuments in Utah

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Monumental Whiplash: President Trump signs order shrinking two national monuments in Utah

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Published on Jul 14, 2026, 2:27:48 PM
Total time: 00:45:56

Episode Description

It feels like monumental whiplash -- President Trump has signed an order shrinking two controversial monuments here in Utah. Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments will see a size reduction of close to 90% thanks to the order, which maintains that certain sites will be protected but many others will not. Monumental Whiplash -- Inside Sources has special in-depth coverage on the move and how those affected by the President's decision are reacting. In this special hour, Greg and Holly are joined by:

  • Lori Maughan, San Juan County Commissioner
  • Kate Groetzinger, Communications Director at Center for Western Priorities
  • Davina Smith–Idjesa, co-chair of the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition and Navajo Nation representative
  • Logan Monson, Utah State Representative (District 69)

 

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