A giant bust of Elon Musk appeared at Arches National Park in Utah, accompanied by a sign that read, "MAKE AMERICA WAIT AGAIN, Now With Longer Lines Thanks To DOGE Cuts!" The bust, approximately 10 to 12 feet tall, was spotted by visitors and confirmed by park officials. Concerns over staff shortages and cuts to the National Park Service have emerged, with reports indicating a 24% reduction in permanent staff since January, leading to calls for increased efficiency and sustainability within the park.
The piece was on a trailer that was being pulled by a white pickup truck, according to photos shared with Business Insider. The bust was enclosed in a frame lined with blue stars and also carried a sign fashioned after President Donald Trump's signature style. "MAKE AMERICA WAIT AGAIN," the sign said. "Now With Longer Lines Thanks To DOGE Cuts!"
Karen Henker, acting public affairs specialist for Arches National Park, confirmed to BI that the Musk bust was spotted in the park over the weekend. Nancy Charmichael, who spotted the head and shared the photos with BI, said it was probably around 10 to 12 feet tall and had a "self-satisfied smirk."
It's unclear who was behind the piece, but it appeared to be in response to cuts made to the National Park Service that were fueled by the White House DOGE office. Musk was the face of government efficiency efforts before he stepped back from his White House work in May.
According to the National Parks Conservation Association, a park advocacy group, NPS has lost 24% of its permanent staff since January. "The park staff who remain are being asked to do more with less, and it's simply no longer sustainable."
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