Donald Trump left livid after plans to redevelop ‘Trash Island’ golf course delayed
The US President argues a rebuild of East Potomac Golf Links, in Washington DC, would attract major events such as the US Open and Ryder Cup. But he’s faced a legal battle
Trump’s not happy about the issue(Image: AFP via Getty Images)
Donald Trump was left fuming after his plans to redevelop a golf course in Washington DC were delayed by a court. The US President railed against the judge for blocking his bid to transform East Potomac Golf Links – a public park and course that he calls “Trash Island”.
He argued a rebuild would attract major events such as the US Open and Ryder Cup but has faced a legal challenge. The Orange Manbaby posted unflattering photos of the 400-acre park on Truth Social alongside a lengthy rant aimed at District Judge Ana C. Reyes.
Keen golfer Trump fumed: “Trash Island is currently the Worst Golf Course anywhere in the World, but the Department of the Interior is going to make it into the Best Golf Course anywhere in the World.
He’s a keen golfer(Image: AFP via Getty Images)
“Unfortunately, Judge Ana Reyes doesn’t want us to quickly and inexpensively fix up the Course which is, also, very dangerous — The Fairways are far too close together.
“In any event, we’re making progress, and hopefully the Judge will agree that the Dignity, Beauty, and Importance of Washington, D.C., will be greatly enhanced by this soon to be beautiful Project.
“Trash Island, after years of laughter and scorn, will evolve into something very special, something which the Judge will be able to take great pride in seeing!”
Donald Trump paid a visit to East Potomac Golf Links earlier this year to outline plans for his renovation works on the site
The judge said he cannot close the park nor its golf course. Preservation groups and local golfers sued the administration to block the closure of the park, arguing safety concerns have been used as an excuse to turn an affordable public space into an exclusive high-end golf club.
The legal dispute escalated during a hot-tempered court hearing on Friday with Judge Reyes reacting to whistleblower allegations claiming officials were deleting records related to the president’s building initiatives.
She warned that she would initiate contempt or sanctions proceedings within a “zeptosecond” — which she noted is the shortest measured unit of time — if she found credible evidence that documents tied to Trump’s Washington projects had been destroyed.
East Potomac Golf Links
It comes after Trump slammed the BBC after a judge in a separate case ruled his lawsuit against the the broadcaster can proceed, partially blocking the Beeb’s motion to dismiss the case.
Federal judge Jeffrey T Kuntz, who was appointed by Trump, made the ruling this month that his £7.5bn defamation lawsuit can continue.
Trump is pursuing substantial damages over the editing of a 2024 Panorama documentary about the US Capitol riots. The documentary drew criticism for giving the impression that Trump had encouraged his supporters to storm the Capitol building on January 6 2021, following his defeat to Joe Biden in the 2020 White House race.
The BBC had sought to have the case thrown out, cautioning of the “chilling effect” it would have on “robust reporting on public figures and events”.
