I get the concern about losing access to our national forests and public lands—it’s deeply troubling to think about these natural spaces being altered or restricted. However, it seems there’s some confusion here. From what I’ve gathered, the Trump administration’s policies, along with efforts from figures like Senator Mike Lee, have primarily focused on expanding logging, oil drilling, and mining on public lands, not necessarily selling or privatizing them outright.

That said, there have been proposals and discussions around selling federal lands, such as using public lands to fund a sovereign wealth fund or for housing development, which raises red flags about privatization. These ideas have sparked backlash, and some, like Mike Lee’s land sell-off provision, were dropped due to public outcry. Still, the push for extraction alone could limit public access and harm ecosystems. I have to agree, the fact that these moves aren’t getting more attention here is disturbing, and the potential for even more sinister outcomes—like prioritizing corporate profits over public access and conservation—makes it all the more urgent to speak out.