Trump Administration Targets Rollback of Clinton-Era Roadless Rule
What happened
The Trump administration proposed a full rescission of the Roadless Rule in mid-August, citing support from Gov. Mark Gordon. This rule was signed by Bill Clinton in 2001. Ending this Clinton-era policy could allow for expanded roads or timber harvest within the state’s 3 million acres of federally designated wilderness.
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Why it matters
The Roadless Rule, which Bill Clinton signed, can be undone by a president, unlike the Wilderness Act of 1964, which is protected by Congress. The effort by Donald Trump to reverse this policy is part of a political rivalry with Bill Clinton.
Donald Trump's views contrast with the policies established during Bill Clinton's tenure.
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Who's involved
- Donald TrumpIs targeting the rollback of policies established during Bill Clinton's tenure.
- Bill ClintonSigned the Roadless Rule in 2001, which is now being targeted for rescission.
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The entities involved
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Bill Clinton
President of the United States from 1993 to 2001 (born 1946)
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)