National parks removing non-compliant merchandise items under Trump order
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As the Trump administration continues to expand its crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), America’s national parks are taking a second look at the products they sell.
In a memo sent by the Department of Internal Affairs on November 25, Sec. Executive Order 3416 by Doug Burgum, which directs the implementation of President Donald Trump’s Executive Order (EO) to eliminate diversity-related programs and address gender ideology.
National Park Service (NPS) units have been directed to ensure that all retail items are compliant by December 19.
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The Secretary’s order follows the Executive Order (EO) titled “Ending DEI Programs and Gender Ideology Extremism” signed by President Trump.
A spokesperson for the Department of Internal Affairs told Fox News Digital that NPS is reviewing the retail products it sells to comply with this order.
The Interior Department has ordered America’s national parks to remove unsuitable products as part of the Trump administration’s effort to dismantle DEI programs. (AP Photo/Megan Varner)
“The goal is to keep national parks focused on their core mission: protecting natural and cultural resources for the benefit of all Americans,” the spokesperson said.
“If any items are found to be inconsistent with the Order, they will be removed from sale.”
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Retail items are considered “public content,” making them subject to order.
The memo states that if items are found to be “incompatible,” they “must be removed from sale immediately.”
“The goal is to keep national parks focused on their core mission: protecting natural and cultural resources for the benefit of all Americans,” a spokesperson said. (AP Photo/Megan Varner)
Many NPS gift shops are located at visitor centers, which are common in major parks. Some can be found in smaller or remote parks.
Many of the stores are operated by NPS’s nonprofit partners, and the funds benefit visitors and the parks.
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More than 330 million people visited America’s national parks in 2024, according to NPS.
More than 330 million people visited America’s national parks in 2024. (iStock)
The Department of the Interior recently announced the launch of “America the Beautiful Passes,” offering digital and physical passes to access our nation’s most valuable treasures.
The passes are intended to “put American families first” by imposing a new resident fee starting January 1, 2026.
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Americans can purchase annual passes for $80. Seniors are offered special deals that allow them to purchase a $20 annual pass or an $80 lifetime pass.
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Free passes are offered to military members, veterans and Americans with permanent disabilities.
Through the Every Kid Outdoors program, all fourth graders in the United States can also receive a free pass for their school year.
