Trump plans overhaul of D.C. golf course
The gist
President Trump said East Potomac Golf Links will close for a roughly 15-month redevelopment.
The plan faces a court fight after 529 trees were cut in one day.
How it unfolded
- May 2026The government reached an agreement with National Links Trust allowing the nonprofit to keep operating East Potomac until federal officials overhaul the facility.
- Sep 1, 2026Trump said renovations would begin Sept. 1.
- Oct 9, 2026In a sworn declaration, National Mall and Memorial Parks Superintendent Kevin Griess said crews initially planned to remove 169 trees Saturday, with another 90 to follow and field inspections eventually bringing the total to 529.