Fact Check: Did Trump order cuts to 3 million acres from two Utah national monuments in July 2026?

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Claimant: Social Media


Claim: In July 2026, President Donald Trump issued an order to cut 3 million acres of land from two national monuments in Utah.


Rating: TRUE


Explanation: Trump issued an order in July 2026 reducing the protected boundaries of two national monuments in Utah by approximately 3 million acres. He had also reduced the size of the same monuments during his first presidential term.


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Date: 07/29/2026


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Last Updated on July 29, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check