Justice Department Confirms Trump’s Golf Course Renovation and Closure Announcements
The Justice Department confirmed that President Donald Trump's announcements regarding renovation plans for the East Potomac Golf Course and its closure starting November 15 are accurate.
Wilkes Barre Scranton Hazleton, PA, October 28, 2026 —
The Justice Department confirmed that President Donald Trump’s announcements about renovation plans for the East Potomac Golf Course and a closure beginning November 15 are accurate. The confirmation covers both the planned renovation and the announced start of the closure.
The information provided does not specify the year associated with November 15. It also does not describe the renovation work, explain how long the course is expected to be closed, or provide details about the Justice Department’s confirmation beyond its statement that the announcements are accurate.
No information was provided about the timing of the renovation, the process for carrying it out, or whether any arrangements have been announced for visitors during the closure. The available account also does not identify any other agencies or officials involved in the plans.
The confirmation addresses the accuracy of Trump’s announcements; the available details do not establish further specifics about the project or its implementation. The contractor, renovation budget, and any expected reopening date were not provided. No additional statements from the Justice Department or the president were included in the information available.
As a result, the confirmed points are limited to the existence of renovation plans for the East Potomac Golf Course and a closure scheduled to start November 15. Further details—including the year, scope of work, duration of the closure and reopening schedule—were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by GARY FIELDS, Associated Press on www.2822news.com, see more information here.
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