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Justice Department announces Trump plans for golf course are in the works, course will close Nov. 15
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Justice Department announces Trump plans for golf course are in the works, course will close Nov. 15

The Seattle Times The Seattle Times·Gary Fields·13 days ago
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department filed notice Wednesday night that President Donald Trump’s announcements that there are plans for renovating the East Potomac Golf Course and there are plans to close the park beginning Nov. 15 are accurate.

“On Friday, October 30, 2026, the National Park Service will submit to the National Capital Planning Commission for review a rendering designed by Tom Fazio for a World Class, championship-level golf course that is capable of hosting major events—such as the U.S. Open” and other events.

“Thereafter, on November 15, 2026, the National Park Service will close East Potomac Park south of Buckeye Drive, including the Golf Course, consistent with the President’s directive,” the filing said.

The planning commission will consider the plan at its Dec. 3 meeting.

The announcement is the latest move in a 10-day period that started with a social media posting by Trump Oct. 18 that the park would be closed Nov.…

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