Trump Promises to Regrass Washington Parks, Model Lawns on His Golf Club

President Donald Trump on Thursday outlined an initiative to overhaul Washington, D.C.’s public parks, pledging to replace existing turf with new grass and sprinkler systems that he said would make the capital’s green spaces “look like Augusta—more importantly, like Trump National Golf Club.” Trump told a gathering of police and military personnel that the revamp would be completed by the end of the year, adding that the first changes should be visible within six months. The president claimed his experience operating golf resorts qualifies him to supervise the project, declaring, “I know more about grass than any human being anywhere in the world.” In addition to relaying plans for new turf, he said the program would update medians, signage and other park infrastructure as part of a broader effort to improve the city’s appearance once public-safety goals are met. Trump did not specify the budget, contracting details or whether congressional or local approvals will be required. Federal and District authorities have not yet commented on the proposal.