Impact of Trump's Presidency on Harpers Ferry's NPS Center

We have paid a price

The Journal | Tuesday, July 29, 2025

By Mckenna Galloway

In a piece from The Journal, the author critiques conservative media's tendency to shield its audience from the ramifications of electing a controversial figure to the presidency. Specifically, the article highlights the recent closure of the National Park Service training center in Harpers Ferry—a facility vital for employee training for over 60 years—which the Journal's editors failed to connect with the Trump administration's impact. This omission suggests an effort to prevent readers from recognizing the local community's struggles tied to national political decisions.

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