Trump withdraws Scott Socha's nomination for National Park Service director

11 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 28

The White House confirmed the withdrawal after Socha, president for Parks and Resorts at Delaware North, stepped aside in March 2026 citing personal reasons.
Socha was initially nominated in February 2026 and expressed gratitude to President Trump and the Secretary of the Interior for their support.
Delaware North, Socha's employer, operates hospitality services in several national and state parks, as well as the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for NASA.

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