# Trump says DC golf course restoration to begin despite judge's pause order

President Trump said work on restoring a District of Columbia golf course will start even though a federal judge has ordered the plans put on hold. The remark sets up a possible clash between the White House and the courts over whether the project can proceed. The case matters because it tests how the administration responds to judicial rulings blocking its actions.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/18/trump-dc-golf-course-renovation) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:44:21 GMT