"President Trump on Monday withdrew his nominee to lead the National Park Service (NPS).

The White House announced the withdrawal of hospitality executive Scott Socha from consideration amid a slate of other nominations and withdrawals.

Socha said in a statement that he withdrew for “personal reasons.”

“I am grateful to the President and the Secretary of the Interior for the confidence placed in me and appreciative of the consideration shown throughout the nomination process,” he said."

Rachel Frazin reports for The Hill April 28, 2026. [2]

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"White House Withdraws Nomination Of Concessionaire To Be NPS Director" (National Parks Traveler) [3]

"Trump Withdraws Nominee To Lead National Parks As Peak Tourist Season Nears" (Washington Post) [4]