You might’ve missed it in the flood of headlines, but Congress — with Trump back in the driver’s seat — just packed a land sell-off into a budget bill. No, not a proposal. Not an idea. A requirement. They’re forcing the sale of up to 3.3 million acres of public land. That’s national forests, recreation areas, and open country that belongs to you and me.
They say it’s for “housing.” But let’s be honest — nobody’s building starter homes out in the backwoods of Utah or along a wild riverbank in Oregon. These are remote places, full of trees, wildlife, and history. What they’re really doing is handing them over to wealthy developers, oil companies, and mining outfits — quietly, and at cut-rate prices.
There won’t even be competitive bidding. That means if you’re rich enough and close enough to the right people, you can scoop up land that’s been public for generations — no questions asked.
This isn’t just about trees or trails. It’s about who this country is for. If you care about having places to fish, camp, hike, or just breathe — this should make your blood boil. Because once it’s gone, it’s gone.
