Trump, Maryland Governor Clash Over Permitting for Joint Base Andrews Golf Course Renovation for Wounded Soldiers

President Donald Trump accused Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Saturday of stopping construction at Joint Base Andrews’s golf courses. The courses mainly serve military service members, civilian contractors, and their families.

Trump said the halted work included renovation of the two existing courses and construction of an additional nine holes specially built for wounded soldiers. The overhaul was designed by Jack Nicklaus. ” Moore’s office said the Air Force has not requested any construction permits from the Maryland Department of the Environment as of Saturday.

Ammar Moussa, senior press secretary for the governor, told the Washington Examiner that Maryland has not halted the project and has been working with the Air Force on permitting since the issue was raised two weeks ago. “The Air Force has not even submitted a single permit application to Maryland Department of the Environment,” Moussa said.

Discussions between the Air Force and the department left unresolved questions on whether the overhaul qualifies for exemptions from stormwater management regulations.

The Air Force told the Maryland Department of the Environment it planned to begin construction on June 15, 2026. One course is scheduled for completion by July 2027 and the other by July 2028. The Washington Examiner reached out to the White House for comment.