# Trump golf course drawn into legal fight over 'Trash Island' vs DC landmark

A Trump-linked golf course in Washington, D.C., is caught in a messy legal dispute over how a piece of land should be classified—as a protected landmark or a "trash island." The case matters because it could affect the course and raise broader questions about development and historic preservation.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6ly3dlm0dr2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:45:52 GMT