By — Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-blasts-judges-2-week-halt-to-his-washington-golf-project-and-says-administration-will-appeal Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Trump blasts judge's 2-week halt to his Washington golf project and says administration will appeal Politics Nov 15, 2026 12:39 PM EST WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday decried a "highly destructive and political decision" from a federal judge after she ordered a two-week delay on renovations at a historic Washington public golf course that he has been trying to redevelop into a championship-level venue. In a social media post, Trump said his administration will "immediately appeal, on an expedited basis" the temporary restraining order from U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes, which she issued just before East Potomac Golf Links was due to close Sunday for 15 months. READ MORE: Judge temporarily blocks Trump from moving ahead on D.C. public golf course redevelopment "It is in a terrible state of disrepair, as anybody can see by just looking at the pictures that are now circulating all over…
Trump blasts judge's 2-week halt to his Washington golf project and says administration will appeal
In short
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes imposed a temporary restraining order through November 28, halting a planned 15-month shutdown for the golf course's overhaul into a championship venue. Reyes cited the president's own social media statements confirming finalized closure plans by the National Park Service as a key reason to grant the plaintiffs' injunction. The administration confirmed it will appeal the decision, defending the revitalization of what it called a neglected site. This ruling comes alongside other legal challenges facing federal construction plans in the district, including a recently stalled memorial arch.
Key points
- The president's own social media posts served as critical evidence prompting the judge to…: The president's own social media posts served as critical evidence prompting the judge to halt the project.
- Opponents are seeking to protect the historic, accessible nature of the public park from…: Opponents are seeking to protect the historic, accessible nature of the public park from costly and irreparable alterations.
- The ruling represents the latest legal impediment facing the administration's sweeping ar…: The ruling represents the latest legal impediment facing the administration's sweeping architectural initiatives across Washington.