Overview
- Interior officials delivered a formal default notice to the National Links Trust, which has run the three courses under a 50-year lease since 2020.
- President Trump said the courses could revert to federal control if alleged violations are not remedied by the end of the month.
- The National Links Trust disputes being in default and says it is willing to partner with the administration to improve the facilities.
- Earlier this year the administration directed the group to accept soil from the demolished White House East Wing, and trucks deposited fill at East Potomac.
- Trump has discussed redesign plans, consulted high-profile architects, and floated hosting a professional event, while local golfers fear higher costs and reduced access.