Woman loses park ranger job offer as Trump administration cuts federal positions

Kathryn Brainerd lost her job offer as a U.S. park ranger just days before starting, due to cuts made by the Trump administration. The National Park Service is eliminating about 1,000 positions, affecting five percent of its workforce. Brainerd, who had completed her internship at Badlands National Park, expressed disappointment over the decision. She had already made plans to move to Virginia and is now back in Minnesota, seeking new job opportunities in park management. The cuts include vital roles like Interpretive Rangers, which Brainerd says are essential for park operations and maintenance. She is now applying for various positions related to her degree and experience.