DOJ Confirms Trump's East Potomac Golf Course Renovation Plans, Upcoming Closure The Justice Department has officially validated President Trump's public announcements about the impending renovation and temporary closure of the East Potomac Golf Course. The administration will submit a design to the National Capital Planning Commission at the end of October, followed by the course's closure on November 15, 2026, as part of a significant overhaul of the facility. The Justice Department has confirmed that President Donald Trump's announcements regarding the renovation of the East Potomac Golf Course are accurate. A rendering designed by Tom Fazio for a World Class, championship-level golf course will be submitted to the National Capital Planning Commission on October 30, 2026. Following this, the National Park Service plans to close the park south of Buckeye Drive, including the Golf Course, on November 15, 2026, as directed by the President. The planning commission will review the proposal at its December 3 meeting. This development follows a period of legal contention, including a preliminary injunction by U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes preventing tree removal at the site, which stemmed from discrepancies between Trump's public statements and official testimony.The administration has now provided 10 days' notice of its intent to proceed with modifications to the course features as the lawsuit remains active. The project, part of Trump's broader vision for Washington's landscape, has faced criticism over potential impacts on the public and the site's heritage.