D.C.'s East Potomac Golf Links, one of the region's most affordable public courses, is at the center of a legal dispute over its future. Critics, including a federal judge, argue that the Trump administration is moving fast on high-profile projects without due process or public support. The course remains open, but any closure or overhaul could impact many Washingtonians. The National Park Service terminated the course's 50-year lease earlier this year due to failures to complete required capital improvements. However, critics argue that a redesign could shrink public space, reduce affordable tee times, and fundamentally change the park's use. A new fundraising pamphlet from the newly formed National Garden of American Heroes Foundation suggests a comprehensive redevelopment of the area, with plans calling for a fully redesigned golf course and monument space.