# Trump's D.C. Golf Takeover

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Published: 2026-01-12T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the Dream City Podcast, hosts Cuneyt and Tom discuss Trump's new takeover project — D.C.'s public golf courses. The Trump administration terminated the leases of a local nonprofit managing the courses, while the organization hires a high-powered law firm to potentially fight back. Meanwhile, Trump reportedly wants a Ryder Cup or PGA event — the conversation highlights why that might be farfetched. The episode highlights the importance of municipal golf as a community resource and the potential impact of Trump's plans on local residents and the future of these iconic courses. Joining the co-hosts is former D.C. Council member Bill Lightfoot and writer and head of architecture content at Fried Egg Golf newsletter, Garrett Morrison. 00:00 Introduction to the Controversy 01:51 The National Links Trust and Its Ambitions 07:11 Historical Significance of Langston Golf Course 08:55 Trump's Vision for DC Golf Courses 12:59 Community Impact and Future Prospects 17:46 Lease Termination Examined 20:08 Legal Challenges and Bureaucracy 22:18 Navigating Trump Diplomacy 25:13 Why the Ryder Cup Is Unlikely 29:00 The Value of Municipal Golf The Dream City Podcast is supported by launch partner SpotlightDC: Capital City Fund for Investigative Journalism . The Dream City Podcast will hold the powerful accountable and take you inside D.C.’s business and political worlds. Along the way: Revelatory conversations with city officials, business leaders, and the best-sourced journalists in town. The Dream City Podcast is a product of COSMOS Media LLC.

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