Trump Announces New Golf Course in Washington D.C.

Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that construction of a new golf course on a peninsula in Washington D.C. will begin September 1. The project, which he claims will be "one of the best golf courses in the world" and open to the public, aims to replace the existing East Potomac Golf Links, which Trump considers dilapidated. The course is intended to host major professional tournaments like the U.S. Open, Ryder Cup, and PGA Championship. Critics view the project as part of a pattern of grandiose architectural undertakings during his second term, including a ballroom at the White House, a giant triumphal arch, and a controversial blue lining of the Reflecting Pool. Trump's family business already operates golf clubs in several countries, and he frequently golfs on weekends, especially in Florida. The costs and funding source were not disclosed. The current East Potomac course, opened in the 1920s, is prone to flooding and had a limited maintenance budget; a nonprofit took over operations in 2020 with restoration plans.