Trump Just Withdrew Scott Socha to Lead the National Park Service

April 27, 2026

The White House announced on April 27, 2026, that President Trump has withdrawn the nomination of Scott Socha, a hospitality executive from Delaware North, to lead the National Park Service.

Nominated in February, Socha cited personal reasons for his withdrawal amid criticism from conservation groups questioning his qualifications in park management over his private-sector background in resorts and food services. This decision comes during widespread staff firings at the NPS as part of the administration’s push to shrink the agency. Outside Online