By Micah Jonah, March 3, 2026
A leaked internal database from the United States Department of the Interior has revealed plans by President Donald Trump’s administration to revise historical information displayed at hundreds of national park sites across the country.
The documents, first reported by The Washington Post, outline proposals to remove or alter references to African American history, LGBT rights, climate change, other topics at sites managed by the National Park Service, which operates under the Interior Department.
In a statement, an Interior Department spokesperson described the database as “draft, deliberative internal documents” that do not represent final policy decisions. The department also alleged that the records were edited in a misleading manner before being released and warned that employees responsible for leaking the information would be held accountable.
The Trump administration has in recent years pushed to reshape cultural and historical narratives at federal institutions, including museums, monuments and national parks. Critics argue that such efforts risk erasing important chapters of American history, particularly relating to slavery and civil rights. Supporters, however, say the changes are aimed at removing what they describe as “anti American” ideology from public institutions.
The administration has also taken steps to discipline government employees who publicly criticize its policies. Previous actions included placing staff on leave and dismissing officials who signed open letters opposing agency leadership.
The latest development is likely to intensify debate over how American history is presented in public spaces and could trigger legal and political challenges in the months ahead.
