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Trump's Golf Course Lease Termination Sparks Controversy

12/19/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump plans to terminate the lease of three public golf courses in D.C., run by the National Links Trust.
Rep. Jared Huffman and Sen. Martin Heinrich criticize the move as breaching contractual obligations and threatening historic sites.
The National Links Trust says it has complied with renovation requirements and disputes lease-default claims.
Sen. Adam Schiff warns action reflects Trump's priorities and could drive privatization of public land.

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U.S. President Donald Trump plans to terminate the lease of three public golf courses in D.C., run by the National Links Trust.
Rep. Jared Huffman and Sen. Martin Heinrich criticize the move as breaching contractual obligations and threatening historic sites.
The National Links Trust says it has complied with renovation requirements and disputes lease-default claims.
Sen. Adam Schiff warns action reflects Trump's priorities and could drive privatization of public land.