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Judge further extends block on Trump officials removing trees at D.C. golf course
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- A federal judge in Washington issued a long-term injunction blocking the Trump administration from removing or damaging more trees at East Potomac Golf Links, requiring 10 business days' written notice before any irreversible changes.
- Judge Ana Reyes highlighted contradictions between President Trump's Truth Social posts and sworn government testimony, noting the unusual situation where the Justice Department urged the court not to believe the sitting president.
- Trump criticized the ruling on Truth Social, calling the judge's order unconstitutional and announcing plans to appeal and close the course for renovations starting November 15.
- The injunction follows the administration's prior removal of over 400 trees during Columbus Day weekend, which the judge deemed an act of bad faith.
- Democracy Forward, representing the plaintiffs, praised the ruling as a significant victory to protect East Potomac Park from further harm and lawlessness while the case proceeds.
