Justice Department Confirms Trump Announcements on East Potomac Golf Course
The Justice Department has confirmed President Trump's announcements regarding plans to renovate the East Potomac Golf Course and its closure starting November 15.
Richmond Petersburg, VA, October 28, 2026 —
The Justice Department has confirmed President Trump’s announcements about plans to renovate the East Potomac Golf Course and close it starting November 15. The information provided does not specify the year associated with that date.
The confirmation concerns two points: a planned renovation and a closure beginning November 15. No details were provided about the renovation’s scope, its expected duration, or when the course might reopen. The information also does not describe how the closure will be implemented.
The announcement, as summarized, does not identify the reason for the renovation or provide details about its cost, funding, or schedule. It also does not name officials responsible for overseeing the work or describe any arrangements for people who use the course during the closure.
The Justice Department’s confirmation was described as relating to Trump’s announcements. No direct quotation from the department or the president was provided, and the available information does not specify whether the department offered additional comments beyond confirming those announcements.
Further details about the project and the closure were not included in the information provided. As a result, the confirmed points remain limited to the renovation plan and the stated November 15 start of the closure; the year and other implementation details are unspecified.
Story summarized from the original created by GARY FIELDS, Associated Press on www.wric.com, see more information here.
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