President Trump said in a Truth Social post, published early on October 29, 2026 (UTC), that the East Potomac golf course is “highly dangerous, dilapidated, and absolutely disgusting,” and that its driving range building “should be closed immediately for safety reasons.” He also said he will turn the course into “a WORLD CLASS PUBLIC Golf Course that is AFFORDABLE for locals.” The post is his statement of position. It does not cite a signed order, agency action or court ruling, so what you have today is the President’s statement.
What does the post say about the driving range?
The post lists specific problems. It says the netting has “gaping holes” and that golf balls “soar through the holes at high speed and hit unexpecting Golfers—including a White House staffer who was, sadly, hit violently in the chest.” It says the building “is falling apart” and that its “structural stability is terrible.” It also points to “exposed nails and disintegrating wood” that “endanger young Golfers,” and to “excrement in the stairwell.” The post says it includes new photos of these conditions.
These are the President’s descriptions, not verified facts. The post does not name the staffer or give a date for the injury, and it does not cite an inspection report.
What does Trump want to do with the East Potomac golf course?
The post pairs an immediate closure of the driving range with a full renovation of the course and range. He wants a driving range that is “beautiful, safe, affordable, accessible, sanitary, and CLEAN,” with “stunning views of the Washington Monument.” He said the course will be a “WORLD CLASS PUBLIC Golf Course” and pointed to Torrey Pines and Bethpage Black as models, “only better.”
The stake he names is local access. He wrote that the “Local Golfers who have played there for years” have “begged to have their Home Course brought into pristine condition.” For families in the District who play locally, the post’s promise is a public course they can afford. The post gives no price, membership rule or reopening date. For background on the course plan, read our earlier coverage of the East Potomac golf course plan.
What does the post say about the judge?
The post says the President will “hold the judge, Ana C. Reyes, fully responsible for anybody who is hurt, or killed, on this very dangerous, dilapidated, and unsightly Golf Course.” The post does not describe the case or any ruling by Judge Reyes. For his earlier posts on the course, see our piece on Trump ‘Trash Island’ golf course claims.
What is verified, and what is still pending?
The statements and their status are set out below. Keep the President’s words and the verified facts apart.
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Post published from the President’s Truth Social account | Verified: the post appears at the link above, dated early October 29, 2026 (UTC) |
| Driving range building should be closed immediately | The President’s statement; the post cites no order |
| White House staffer hit in the chest | The President’s claim; the post does not name the staffer or give a date |
| Judge Ana C. Reyes to be held responsible for injuries | The President’s statement; the post cites no ruling |
| Renovation into a world-class, affordable public course | The President’s stated plan; the post gives no budget, contract or date |
What should you watch for next?
The post does not cite any of the following, so check for them as they appear:
- An official order or closure notice from the government office responsible for the course.
- A court filing or ruling that involves Judge Reyes.
- A renovation contract, budget or reopening date.
Until one of these appears, the post is the President’s statement of what he wants done.
By USPatriotNews.com Editorial Team
