Washington, D.C.

Robert Dewey, Defenders of Wildlife Vice President of Government Relations, today released the following statement in response to the Trump administration's updated budget request:

"The president's FY26 budget request affirms the destructive impact to wildlife evident in his early topline budget request. The Trump Extinction Budget would destroy the national endangered species program, a highly effective and already underfunded effort that provides a lifeline for critically imperiled species, and is yet another example of the disregard this administration has for the people and agencies charged with conserving America’s wildlife. The fate of over 1,600 species listed under the Endangered Species Act is largely up to Congress which must reject the Trump Extinction Budget and affirm the nation’s longstanding commitment to saving wildlife.”

For over 75 years, Defenders of Wildlife has remained dedicated to protecting all native animals and plants in their natural communities. With a nationwide network of nearly 2.1 million members and activists, Defenders of Wildlife is a leading advocate for innovative solutions to safeguard our wildlife for generations to come. To learn more, please visit https://defenders.org/newsroom or follow us on X @Defenders.

  

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