Trump's national security warning: Golf course deemed "deadly danger" to White House staff – MARCA

Trump’s national security warning: Golf course deemed “deadly danger” to White House staff  MARCA

President Donald Trump has called for an immediate shutdown of a public golf facility in Washington, D.C., after alleging that a White House staffer suffered an injury when a golf ball flew into an area where people were present. In a Truth Social post on Thursday, October 29, Trump criticised the condition of East Potomac Golf Links, arguing that damaged infrastructure and inadequate protection around its driving range had created an unacceptable safety risk. “Golf balls soar through the holes at high speed and hit unexpecting Golfers—including a White House staffer who was, sadly, hit violently in the chest. The driving range building itself is falling apart, and its structural stability is terrible.

It should be closed immediately for safety reasons! The exposed nails and disintegrating wood also endanger young Golfers — Not a good situation!” the post said. Trump did not identify the injured staff member or provide further details about the person's condition. The circumstances surrounding the alleged incident have not been independently established in the available reporting. The president also argued that Washington residents deserved a safer and better-maintained facility, promising that a redevelopment would improve the experience for local golfers. “The people of Washington, D.C., (and the Nation!) deserve so much better, like a beautiful, safe, affordable, accessible, sanitary, and CLEAN driving range! No one will