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Trump Surveys East Potomac Golf Links Redevelopment and Other D.C. Projects
President Donald Trump on June 28 surveyed construction projects in Washington, D.C., including plans to redevelop the East Potomac Golf Links. He stated renovations would start September 1 and enable the course to host major tournaments. The project faces a lawsuit and prior debris testing positive for toxic metals.
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President Donald Trump surveyed several of his construction projects around Washington on June 28, including the East Potomac Golf Links. ABC News reported that he toured the course with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, aides, architect Tom Fazio and his son Gavin Fazio. Trump posted on social media that the redeveloped course would have the ability to host the U.S.
Open, the Ryder Cup, the PGA Championship and other top PGA Tour events. He stated that work would begin on Sept. 1 and complained about the condition of the grass and sprinkler system. Debris from the demolition of the White House East Wing has been dumped on the grounds.
The National Park Service said last month that the debris tested positive for lead, chromium and other toxic metals. Trump's redevelopment of the course is subject to a lawsuit in U.S. District Court.
Locations for the U.S. Open are scheduled through 2051, with available spots in 2043, 2046 and 2048. The PGA Championship is set through 2035. Trump also toured updates to Lafayette Park on the north side of the White House.
His motorcade drove around the site where he plans to build a triumphal arch. ” At a news conference on June 26, Lewis George said she would “work with anyone including the president for the best interest of D.C. residents” but would not comply “in advance” to requests that could compromise the locally elected government.
