Trump says East Potomac renovation will proceed despite judge’s order blocking golf course closure
The injunction bars officials from cutting more trees and requires 10 business days’ notice before major changes while the lawsuit continues.
- On Monday, U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes extended an injunction blocking the Trump administration from removing trees or conducting construction at the 106-year-old East Potomac Golf Course in Washington, D.C.
- Local golfers and the D.C. Preservation League sued to prevent renovations, alleging the administration bypassed federally required environmental reviews to transform the public course into a championship venue.
- In a 70-page opinion, Judge Reyes criticized the government for 'impermissibly segmenting' environmental impacts and noted the administration cut down 430 trees this month without notice.
- President Trump vowed to appeal the ruling, posting on Truth Social that the project is 'as of right' and the closure will proceed November 15 as scheduled.
- The case forces the court to reconcile Trump's public claims that construction begins 'immediately' with administration officials' sworn testimony that no final plan existed, raising accountability questions.
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Trump Says He’ll Hold Federal Judge ‘Responsible’ For Injuries Or Deaths At D.C. Golf Course
The president claimed a White House staffer was struck by a golf ball at the D.C. golf course he’s pushing to renovate, as the DOJ confirmed plans to close the facility on November 15.
Donald Trump's DC Golf Course Is Set to Close Despite an Ongoing Court Fight
The Donald Trump administration has now put a date on the closing of a historic Washington golf course, even as litigation over its future continues. A DOJ filing confirms that federal officials intend to close East Potomac Park while a judge weighs challenges to the renovation plans. Justice Department filing establishes the November 15 closure […]
Justice Department announces Trump plans for golf course are in the works, course will close Nov. 15
The Justice Department has filed notice that President Donald Trump’s announcements that there are plans for renovating the East Potomac Golf Course and there are plans to close the park beginning Nov. 15 are accurate.
Interior Dept. moves toward November closure of East Potomac Golf Course as court battle intensifies
In a court filing, the Interior Department acknowledged in writing for the first time that the Trump administration is working to carry out President Trump’s plan to close East Potomac Golf Links on Nov. 15.
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