El Capitan in Yosemite National Park has become a site of protest over the past year, with demonstrators using its iconic granite walls to display flags and banners addressing various political issues. In response, the federal government has imposed a ban on such displays, formalized by Yosemite's acting superintendent. This decision reflects a broader trend of the Trump administration's attempts to suppress dissent among critics of its policies, particularly regarding immigration and foreign affairs, thereby transforming the iconic landmark into a 'blank slate.'
From the granite walls of El Capitan, demonstrators have draped large flags and banners in protest of issues including the Israel-Hamas war and Trump administration policies.
Now, the federal government has outlawed large flags, banners, and signs from El Capitan and most of the park altogether, seeking to keep the iconic rock formation a blank slate.
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