Trump plans to begin DC golf course renovation in defiance of judge’s order
Judge orders government to notify her by 8pm ET Sunday whether its position changed from Friday’s court filing
TL;DR
- Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that restoration work on the East Potomac golf course will begin on November 15th.
- This announcement defies a federal judge's order to pause construction over environmental and historic preservation concerns.
- US district judge Ana Reyes previously ordered a halt to tree removal at the site.
- The judge has taken notice of Trump's online message and ordered the government to provide an update on its position.
- Trump's administration has filed a motion to disqualify the judge, citing "deep-seated and unequivocal antipathy" towards them.
- Opponents argue that the renovation will alter the character of the public space and make it less affordable.
- Democracy Forward and the DC Preservation League are involved in legal challenges against the renovation plans.