GoKawiilOver 500 trees removed from D.C. federal golf course tied to Trump renovation
Workers cleared more than 500 trees from a federally owned Washington, D.C. golf course over a weekend, as part of a remodeling effort connected to President Trump. The removal reportedly occurred abruptly and without the required permissions.
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The lack of authorization raises questions about oversight of federal land and historic preservation rules that typically govern changes to such grounds. This episode could fuel broader scrutiny of how Trump-linked projects on public property bypass standard review processes.
- More than 500 trees were cut down at a federal D.C. golf course.
- The removal was done without proper permission, according to reports.
- The project is linked to a renovation effort associated with President Trump.
Source: fastcompany.com, 2026-10-12
Published there as: “The Trump administration just cut down a century’s worth of history at a D.C. golf course”
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