The Cutest Target of Trump’s D.C. Makeover
A mini-golf course
When Donald Trump flies over Washington’s East Potomac Park, he sees a piece of prime waterfront real estate with serious PGA potential. The National Park Service has recently cut down over 400 trees along the golf course, prompting concerns that this is a cover for beginning work on Trump’s grander plans. The park, which Trump visited for 90 minutes in June, is bustling with life, with municipal golfers, cyclists, runners, and picnickers all frequenting the area.
However, many locals fear that this public park could soon take on a more exclusive air. The Trump administration has been dismissive of D.C. residents, deploying National Guard troops and fencing off public spaces. While full plans for the golf course project have not been released, Trump has indicated that the park might soon be transformed into a more exclusive destination, potentially eliminating Ohio Drive and extending the course to the island's edge.
The most vulnerable aspect of East Potomac Park may be the country's oldest continually running mini-golf course, hidden beneath a canopy of trees.
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