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National Park staff ordered not to reveal deaths as part of new policy, report says
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- The Trump administration is reportedly ordering staff not to confirm deaths or details about severe injuries at U.S.
- Only “appropriate authorities” can confirm a fatality after coordinating with the communications office and notifying the decedent’s next of kin, the Post reported, citing the memo.
- The memo did not specify what agency would be tasked with confirming deaths, according to the Post.
People gather at Glacier Point to look at Half Dome in Yosemite National Park on May 17. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times) By Hannah Fry Staff Writer Follow June 25, 2026 3:14 PM PT 4 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
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The Trump administration is reportedly ordering staff not to confirm deaths or details about severe injuries at U.S. national parks — but officials are adamant the policy is not meant to conceal information from the public.
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