Federal judge blocks Trump's renovations of DC golf course hours before its closure

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order to delay the closure and renovation of the East Potomac Golf Links. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes cited President Trump’s public statements and Truth Social posts as evidence supporting the plaintiffs’ argument that the renovation plans are finalized. The judge’s order delays the closure for two weeks, pending further review of the ongoing lawsuit against the project.

• A federal judge issued a two-week temporary restraining order to delay the closure of East Potomac Golf Links.
• The golf course was scheduled to close Sunday for a 15-month renovation championed by President Donald Trump.
• U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes cited Trump’s Truth Social posts as evidence that the renovation plans are final, favoring the plaintiffs’ motion.
• The plaintiffs argue Trump’s renovation plan will alter the accessible golf course, making it unaffordable.
• This renovation is one of several redevelopment projects Trump has promoted in Washington D.C.