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Mike Lee’s latest attempt to sell off public lands is raising serious doubts. While he claims to revise his plan, such promises sound hollow considering his track record of pushing anti-public lands measures. His vague talk of “Freedom Zones” and undefined “population centers” doesn’t inspire confidence. After years of undermining public land protections, can we really trust Lee to do the right thing now? The fight is far from over, and vigilance is key.