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White House withdraws Scott Socha nomination for NPS
Filed: Apr 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Summary: Scott Socha withdrew from consideration after the White House yanked his nomination to lead the National Park Service.
WHO: President Donald Trump
WHAT: White House yanked CEO Scott Socha’s nomination for National Park Service director
WHEN: Apr 28, 2026 at 12:46 PM ET
WHERE: White House
WHY: He opted out of consideration for the post.
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