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If Trump fells 430 trees in the middle of a golf course, do they make a sound?

Donald Trump’s plan to transform East Potomac Golf Links into a high-profile golf course has hit a snag after his proposal to remove over 430 trees from the public space was halted. The initiative, aimed at creating a championship-level course, reflects a broader effort to reshape the area into an exclusive enclave for elites, drawing comparisons to other privatized spaces.

While the project remains stalled for now, the move underscores a shift in how public land in Washington, D.C., is being reconsidered for private development. The decision also raises questions about the balance between preserving green spaces and catering to elite recreational interests in the nation’s capital.

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