Judge blocks Trump from shutting down East Potomac Park to pursue his golf course renovation

A federal judge barred the administration from carrying out President Trump's plan to close the golf course and scenic drive around Hains Point in Washington's East Potomac Park, saying the National Park Service's explanations for the shutdown just don't add up.

TL;DR

  • A federal judge has barred the administration from closing the Hains Point golf course and scenic drive.
  • The closure was part of President Trump's plan.
  • The judge stated that the National Park Service's explanations for the shutdown were insufficient.