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Is Trump using the rubble from the East Wing to improve a DC golf course?
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-east-wing-dc-golf-course-b2851903.htmlThe White House started demolishing the East Wing this week to make room for Trump’s long-desired $300 million ballroom. Some trucks were seen hauling dirt away from rubble of the East Wing and bringing it to East Potomac Park, located on an island in the Potomac River, The Washington Post reports.
Some of the dirt will be used to form mounds at the nearby public golf course, a source familiar with the project told the Post. USA Today also reported that trucks were seen taking debris to the East Potomac Park golf course, and pictures of the newly formed dirt piles near the golf course have circulated online.
Two months ago, Politico reported that Trump was considering an idea to rebrand and refurbish the East Potomac Golf Links. Trump first heard the idea from a staffer, and autographed a rendering of a new golden logo, which resembles those for his other clubs, the outlet reported. The course could reportedly be renamed the “Washington National Golf Course.”
The National Park Service signed a 50-year lease with National Links Trust to operate the East Potomac Park’s golf course — as well as two other public golf courses — in October 2020. Afterward, the course was renamed from the East Potomac Golf Course to the East Potomac Golf Links, local outlet WUSA 9 reports.
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Some of the dirt will be used to form mounds at the nearby public golf course, a source familiar with the project told the Post. USA Today also reported that trucks were seen taking debris to the East Potomac Park golf course, and pictures of the newly formed dirt piles near the golf course have circulated online.
Two months ago, Politico reported that Trump was considering an idea to rebrand and refurbish the East Potomac Golf Links. Trump first heard the idea from a staffer, and autographed a rendering of a new golden logo, which resembles those for his other clubs, the outlet reported. The course could reportedly be renamed the “Washington National Golf Course.”
The National Park Service signed a 50-year lease with National Links Trust to operate the East Potomac Park’s golf course — as well as two other public golf courses — in October 2020. Afterward, the course was renamed from the East Potomac Golf Course to the East Potomac Golf Links, local outlet WUSA 9 reports.
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