Trump says he will appeal judge’s decision to halt ‘Trash Island’ DC golf course renovations

Trump wrote that "time is of the essence, or golf seasons, jobs, prestige, and much money, will be lost."

Published: November 15, 2026 9:44am

Updated: November 15, 2026 9:45am

President Trump said on Sunday he will appeal the judge's decision to delay renovations to the East Potomac Golf Links.

"Biden appointed Judge Reyes has delayed, for yet another two weeks, the fix up and reconstruction, by the Department of the Interior, of one of the worst and most dangerous golf courses anywhere in the U.S. 'Trash Island,' as it is affectionately known, needs work, and needs it now!" Trump wrote on Truth Social.

"It is in a terrible state of disrepair, as anybody can see by just looking at the pictures that are now circulating all over the Country, and in the Court. They don’t call it Trash Island for no reason! Why would a judge want to delay taking a terrible and very unsafe golf course, one that is mocked all over D.C.(and far beyond!), instead of quickly turning it into a great and admired one?" he added.

Trump argued that the Interior Department has the "absolute right to do so, and will immediately appeal, on an expedited basis, this highly destructive and political decision of the judge."

Trump wrote that "time is of the essence, or golf seasons, jobs, prestige, and much money, will be lost."  

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