President Donald Trump formally announced plans to redevelop the historic East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C., into a pro-level golf course. The president shared a mockup of the site and stated that construction is set to begin on November 15.
The redevelopment project is at the center of a legal battle. A judge recently ordered a halt to the plans until at least October 26, scolding the government for beginning a large-scale tree removal at the course over a holiday weekend while providing little notice to the court or the plaintiffs attempting to stop the makeover.
The project has faced legal challenges and sparked local ire over the loss of an affordable and family-accessible golf spot. There has also been distress regarding the downed trees associated with the project.