Trump East Potomac Golf Course renovation faces legal challenges

Legal actions limit tree removal and set closure timeline for East Potomac Golf Course redesign amid Trump administration plans.

2 stories67 sourcesUpdated Oct 29, 2026

In this storyline:Donald John Trump The National Park Service Ana C. Reyes United States Department of the Interior District of Columbia Tom Fazio East Potomac Park Golf Course

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Oct 29, 2026
Judge Ana Reyes barred further tree cuts at East Potomac Golf Course after more than 400 trees were removed with little notice.
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Oct 29, 2026
Interior Department plans to close East Potomac Golf Course on Nov. 15 and submit Tom Fazio redesign to planners Oct. 30.
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Judge Bars Tree Removal, Limits Trump Golf Renovation

Judge Ana Reyes barred further tree cuts at East Potomac Golf Course after more than 400 trees were removed with little notice, requiring 10 days' notice for major changes.

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Interior tells court it plans East Potomac golf closure by Nov. 15

DOJ filing confirms NPS will close East Potomac Golf Course on Nov. 15, 2026, and submit a Tom Fazio championship redesign to planners Oct. 30.

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