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Politics · October 18, 2026

Trump Says DC Golf Course Project Moving Forward Despite Lawsuit

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President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that his administration, led by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, has developed a plan to redevelop the East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C. The proposed World Class Championship Golf Course, designed by architect Tom Fazio, is scheduled for a 15-month renovation beginning November 15. While Trump claims the project will remain open to the public and boost the local economy, the project faces a legal challenge from the D.C. Preservation League and local residents. A federal judge recently issued a temporary restraining order on tree removal after hundreds of trees were cut down, leading the administration to request the judge's recusal.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • President Trump plans to redevelop East Potomac Golf Links using architect Tom Fazio.
  • The project is overseen by the Department of the Interior under Secretary Doug Burgum.
  • Construction is scheduled to begin November 15 and take approximately 15 months.
  • The course is intended to remain open to the public while being capable of hosting major tournaments like the U.S. Open and PGA Championship.
  • The current course is described by the President as dilapidated and in poor condition.
  • A lawsuit filed by the D.C. Preservation League and local residents seeks to stop the renovation.

Reported by only some outlets

  • U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes forbade the administration from cutting down more trees through mid-to-late October.
  • The Trump administration has asked Judge Reyes to recuse herself, alleging she is not impartial.
  • The administration reportedly cut down hundreds of trees before the court intervention.
  • National Park Service officials told the judge they were unaware of formal renovation plans beyond social media posts.
  • Judge Reyes has called on the acting director of the National Park Service to testify under oath.

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