Trump blasts judge's 2-week halt to his Washington golf project and says administration will appeal
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Summary
President Donald Trump said his administration will appeal a federal judge’s order temporarily stopping renovations at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington. The order bars the work through Nov. 28, after a lawsuit argued that the redevelopment could change the public course and make it unaffordable.Key Facts
- U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes issued a temporary restraining order delaying the golf course renovation for two weeks.
- The order remains in effect through Nov. 28.
- Trump said his administration would appeal the order on an expedited basis.
- The National Park Service had planned to close East Potomac Golf Links for 15 months starting Sunday.
- The DC Preservation League and two local golfers filed the lawsuit in February.
- The plaintiffs argued that the redevelopment could change the course’s character and make it unaffordable.
- Reyes cited Trump’s public posts about the planned closure and renovation in her decision.
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