Judge temporarily blocks Trump from moving ahead on Washington public golf course redevelopment

Washington A federal judge on Saturday (November 14, 2026) ordered a temporary stop to any work at a historic Washington public golf course not far from the White House, blocking for now President Donald Trump's push to redevelop the site along the Potomac River into a championship-level venue. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes issued the temporary restraining order before the East Potomac Golf Links was due to close on Sunday (November 15) for 15 months.

Mr. Trump had announced work would begin that day despite the legal challenge initiated against the project in February by the DC Preservation League and two local golfers. U.S.

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