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Trump to close and renovate D.C. golf course, despite legal battle
NPR • • general
Key Points:
- President Trump announced plans to renovate the East Potomac Golf Links in Washington D.C., describing the current course as "old, broken, dilapidated," with renovations set to begin November 15 and last about 15 months.
- The golf course, located two miles south of the White House, is the subject of a legal dispute involving a D.C. preservation group and individuals who argue that the renovations will lead to higher tee-time costs and restrict public access.
- The Department of the Interior and National Parks Service contend that the plaintiffs have not demonstrated actual harm from the changes, and a federal judge halted tree cutting at the park amid the ongoing case.
- Defendants recently filed a motion to disqualify the presiding judge, Ana C. Reyes, accusing her of bias, while the next hearing is scheduled for Monday.
- Plaintiffs' legal representatives emphasize the importance of preserving East Potomac Park as a public recreational space, committing to continue their litigation to prevent what they consider unlawful and harmful changes.
