Judge seeks stronger Trump assurances on plans for DC golf course project
Summary
A federal judge asked President Donald Trump's administration to provide stronger promises not to start renovating the historic East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C., until a court case about the project is resolved. The judge was concerned because President Trump announced on social media that major renovations would start on September 1, and he had recently visited the golf course with the designer showing advanced plans.Key Facts
- A federal judge wants stronger assurances that renovation work on the East Potomac Golf Links will not begin before the court case is settled.
- President Donald Trump stated on social media that renovations would begin on September 1.
- Trump toured the golf course with the golf course designer, Tom Fazio, showing detailed plans.
- The judge doubted that Fazio would appear without some business interest, questioning whether the plans were truly just conceptual.
- The Justice Department lawyer said Fazio was not officially hired yet and the design process was still open.
- The project still needs approval from several planning groups, including the National Capital Planning Commission and the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts.
- The judge noted that the planning commission includes Trump allies who have approved other Trump projects.
- Plaintiffs in a lawsuit want the administration to stop the renovation plans until legal matters are settled.
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