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The Trump administration has moved to terminate a long-standing lease overseeing three public golf courses in Washington, D.C., placing the future of affordable public golf in the nation’s capital under scrutiny. The decision targets the nonprofit National Links Trust, which has managed the courses since 2020 under a 50-year agreement with the Interior Department.

Federal officials argue that the organization failed to meet investment and rent obligations required under the lease, while the nonprofit strongly disputes those claims, saying it complied fully with National Park Service guidelines. The move adds to a broader pattern of President Donald Trump reshaping Washington’s institutions during his second term, from cultural landmarks to public spaces.

As an avid golfer and owner of multiple private golf courses, Trump’s involvement has sparked questions about federal authority, public land management, and the future of accessible recreation in Washington. The White House has not clarified whether alternative management plans are being considered for the courses.

The dispute highlights growing tensions between the federal government and local stakeholders, as well as concerns over how public amenities are governed under the current administration.

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Reuters

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