If Trump fells 430 trees in the middle of a golf course, do they make a sound?
In attempting to turn a public space in DC into an enclave for elites, Trump is moving the US capital closer to Graceland
TL;DR
- US District Judge Ana Reyes ordered a stop to the clearing of trees at East Potomac Golf Links, demanding approval for cutting more than 10 trees.
- The administration claimed to have already cleared 430 of the planned 529 trees before the order.
- The author argues that Trump's project aims to assert control over public assets, turning a public golf course into an elite enclave.
- East Potomac Golf Links is described as a popular public course with various layouts, including miniature golf.
- The article criticizes the project as a vanity move, comparing the potential transformation of DC into a Trump-themed Graceland.
- The author believes Trump is accelerating efforts to brand the nation's capital as an extension of his own ventures before his tenure ends.