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Judge presses DOJ as Trump attacks her over D.C. golf course plan
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Summary
A federal judge, Ana C. Reyes, questioned Interior Department lawyers Monday about plans to shut down and renovate East Potomac Golf Links next month, despite a prior court order limiting tree removal. The Justice Department clashed with Reyes over testimony from government witnesses about the decision-making process. Trump called the judge a "crazed lunatic" on social media and said construction would begin "immediately."
Left-leaning
- Trump says construction to begin ‘immediately’ on golf course despite judge’s orderCNN · Oct 19, 8:24 AM
- Trump Golf Course Dispute Sparks Clash Between Judge and DOJNew York Times · Oct 19, 1:16 PM
- DOJ official clashes with judge in DC golf course case after Trump attacks herABC News · Oct 19, 2:31 PM
Center
- Trump Slams ‘Crazed Lunatic’ Judge Who Blocked Tree Removal At D.C. Golf CourseForbes · Oct 19, 10:04 AM
- Trump Slams ‘Crazed Lunatic’ Judge as DOJ Is Rebuked in Golf Course HearingNewsweek · Oct 19, 10:43 AM
- Live updates: Interior officials defend golf course takeover moves; Trump heads to KansasThe Hill · Oct 19, 1:29 PM