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Trump says DC residents will receive 50% discount at Potomac golf course

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Schroppe, C. (2026, November 14). Trump says DC residents will receive 50% discount at Potomac golf course. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/4804018/trump-dc-residents-50-percent-discount-golf-course/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-11-14 · by Carter Schroppe

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President Trump criticized the condition of the East Potomac Golf Links and announced that local residents will receive a 50% discount on greens fees at the renovated course. He made this announcement during a speech where he referred to the current state of the course as “Trash Island.” Trump highlighted his efforts to improve landmarks and monuments in Washington, D.C., during his second term, mentioning disputes over the Lincoln Memorial’s Reflecting Pool and renovations at the White House.
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On Saturday, President Donald Trump criticized the current state of the East Potomac Golf Links golf course, calling it “Trash Island.” He then announced that residents of the broader Washington, D.C., area will receive a 50% discount on the renovated course. This move is part of Trump’s ongoing efforts to renovate monuments and landmarks in the nation’s capital during his second term, including disputes over the Lincoln Memorial’s Reflecting Pool and a new ballroom at the White House.

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President Donald Trump trashed the current state of the East Potomac Golf Links golf course on Saturday afternoon before announcing that residents of the broader Washington, D.C., area will play at the renovated version of the course for half off.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-14
President Donald Trump trashed the current state of the East Potomac Golf Links golf course on Saturday afternoon before announcing that residents of the broader Washington, D.C., area will play at the renovated version of the course for half off.
2026-11-14 · Washington Examiner
Trump says DC residents will receive 50% discount at Potomac golf course · assertive framing

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President Donald Trump trashed the current state of the East Potomac Golf Links golf course on Saturday afternoon before announcing that residents of the broader Washington, D.C., area will play at the renovated version of the course for half off. asserted
residents → trash → half
“Very importantly, also, is that anyone living in the Washington D.C. area will be given a 50% discount on any and all Rates charged,” Trump said after dubbing the course “Trash Island.” asserted
Trump → live → course
Trump has made renovating monuments and landmarks around the nation’s capital a core aspect of his second term, as he has fought opponents over the Lincoln Memorial’s Reflecting Pool, a new ballroom at the White House, and other local projects. asserted
he → make → House
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