Excerpt from Twitchy
Written by Brett T.
Conn Carroll, communications director for Utah Sen. Mike Lee, sent out word earlier Wednesday that the White House was planning a “surprise” announcement for 4 p.m. regarding the designation of another national monument.
While Obama vacations in Hawaii, it appears the WH will announce an unwanted and unpopular monument designation in Utah at 4 PM
— Conn Carroll (@conncarroll) December 28, 2016
It turns out that Carroll was half-right: the White House announced not one but two new national monuments: Bears Ears in Utah and Gold Butte in Nevada.
BREAKING: @POTUS designates two new national monuments—protecting over a million acres in Utah and Nevada: https://t.co/XCam0s1OIn pic.twitter.com/C2aEbrq7G0
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 28, 2016
Classic. @WhiteHouse pic is Arches not monuments. Couldn't find a pic of Bears Ears & doesn't even know where it is. #WorstPresidentEver https://t.co/odaZQoQP4B
— Jason Chaffetz (@jasoninthehouse) December 29, 2016
If you're going to take 1.3M acres of Utah land, at least use the right photo. This is Arches not #BearsEars. #utpol https://t.co/F6iIKEsegE
— Senator Hatch Office (@SenOrrinHatch) December 29, 2016
@WhiteHouse @POTUS You enacted Bears Ears over many, many objections seriously damaging your legacy and the Democratic efforts.
— Bruce (@Stemic09) December 28, 2016