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R&E Political Discussion - Spring 2026
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Trump dumps poison on Golf Course in Washington

Posted by Tony Goom Batts on May 5, 2026, 11:40 am

The Trump administration dumped “a cocktail” of toxic waste on a public golf course, and damning tests reveal that the soil is poisoned.

The earth at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, where the administration deposited truckloads of debris from the demolition of the White House East Wing, has tested positive for lead, chromium, and other toxic metals, according to data released by the National Park Service.

The dump site sits near the Jefferson Memorial, where generations of Washingtonians have played golf at rates as low as $42 for 18 holes on weekdays.

What was the poison in the East Wing of the White House doing there in the first place?

Posted by Arwen on May 5, 2026, 12:01 pm, in reply to "Trump dumps poison on Golf Course in Washington"

This is just terrible news….

possibly age of the buildng materials?

Posted by trish on May 5, 2026, 2:44 pm, in reply to "What was the poison in the East Wing of the White House doing there in the first place?"

Re: possibly age of the buildng materials?

Posted by mender on May 5, 2026, 4:20 pm, in reply to "possibly age of the buildng materials?"

I think Teddy Roosevelt authorized the construction in
the early 1900s, then his cousin added a comfortable
Controlroom bomb shelter after WWII.

Then, In 2025, the entire beautifully historic structure
was demolished to begin constructing a new structure
bearing the Trump name.

How cool is that?

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