Over 500 Trees Face Removal at D.C. Golf Club Trump Wants to Redesign

The National Park Service disclosed plans to remove over 500 trees amid litigation over Trump’s proposed overhaul of a D.C. golf course.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 10, 2026 at 1:15 PM EDT

Over 500 Trees Face Removal at D.C. Golf Club Trump Wants to Redesign

More than 500 trees are slated for removal at a Washington, D.C., golf club that President Trump wants to redesign, according to The New York Times.

The National Park Service informed a court of the tree-cutting plan amid ongoing litigation over the president’s proposal to turn the course into a championship-level venue.

Originally reported by The New York Times. Read the full story at The New York Times

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