Washington Post reporter Rick Maese breaks down the Trump administration’s termination of the lease held by the National Links Trust for operation of the three golf courses on National Park Service land in Washington, DC. The conversation traces the timeline, the ambiguous notice of default, and what those moves could signal for the future of these historic properties.

Maese offers insight into the unusual nature of the lease termination process, the role of the Department of the Interior, and the political and legal consequences that may follow. The discussion also looks ahead to potential new leaseholders and what is at stake for public access and affordable golf, placing the story within a broader context of politics, public land, and long-term control.