Celebrating Independence Day in a national park might be one of the most quintessentially American experiences. Nothing brings people together like national parks, and nothing unites us like our shared history. This is a time when people put politics aside and show our patriotism and love for our country. The National Mall, America's front yard, has played host to one of the biggest celebrations for decades.
I'm appalled that this year's event is tainted by an unnecessary stunt at the expense of exactly what we should be celebrating: our national parks.
The Trump administration is reportedly siphoning off almost $2.