A Fight Over Dirt Spans Two of Trump’s Controversial D.C. Projects

,000 cubic yards of soil excavated from White House ballroom construction was hauled to East Potomac Golf Links for use in Trump's renovation plans.

The DC Preservation League sued to block the renovation, arguing the dirt is contaminated with toxins like arsenic and lead.

The National Park Service claims the soil is safe, with no asbestos detected, but refuses to provide samples for independent testing.

U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes questioned the government's refusal to allow the preservation group to test the dirt.

Trump plans to transform East Potomac Golf Links into a championship-level course capable of hosting major tournaments, with construction starting Sept. 1.