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Justice Department asks judge to step aside in East Potomac Golf Links lawsuit
WTOP News • • nation
Key Points:
- The Justice Department has requested that Judge Ana Reyes recuse herself from a lawsuit concerning President Donald Trump’s plans to overhaul East Potomac Golf Links, following a contentious court hearing.
- Judge Reyes confronted Interior Department officials after learning that tree removal had begun at the golf course despite her order prohibiting such work, demanding testimony from senior officials about the authorization.
- The Justice Department accused Judge Reyes of hostility toward the Trump administration, claiming she belittled and shouted at a government attorney during the proceedings.
- Meanwhile, the No Kings network organized nationwide rallies opposing President Trump, aiming to encourage early voting ahead of the midterm elections, with events held in cities including Washington, D.C., and Atlanta.
- These rallies, described as nonpartisan, continued a series of demonstrations against Trump’s presidency and featured calls to action such as “VOTE EARLY” and “HANDS OFF MY VOTE!”
