Trump accuses Wes Moore of ‘attacking’ Air Force by halting construction of Joint Base Andrews golf course

Published June 6, 2026 10:44am ET | Updated June 6, 2026 6:24pm ET



President Donald Trump accused Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) on Saturday of stopping construction at Joint Base Andrews’s golf courses, which mainly serve military service members, civilian contractors, and their families.

Trump said the halted work included the renovation of the two existing golf courses and the construction of an additional nine holes specially built for wounded soldiers. The overhaul was designed by golf legend Jack Nicklaus, a retired professional golfer and course designer.

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