The mind boggles with what Elon Musk or any other billionaire would do with Yellowstone or Glacier if they owned it.

“He’s like a car thief who’s going around testing all the doors to see which ones are unlocked and eventually he’s going to steal our outdoor heritage,” Jamison said of Lee’s efforts. “He’s jiggling the door handles and we’ve got to make sure the locks are secure and intact.”

“A vote in favor of Senator Lee’s amendment is a vote to sell America’s national parks. And we won’t stand for it.” Theresa Pierno, president and CEO of the National Parks Conservation Association, said in a statement.

Public Land Advocates Warn Senate Amendment Could Greenlight Sale of National Parks

Introduced by , the amendment to an Interior appropriations bill strips language prohibiting the disposal of national park units; Montana’s congressional delegates said they are reviewing all amendments and remain “stalwart” in their defense of public lands