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Judge demands answers after 430 trees cut at DC golf course
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Summary
A federal judge held a four-hour hearing Monday over the removal of hundreds of trees at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C. Government lawyers said 430 trees were cut down Saturday; Forbes reported the figure as 500. The judge called the Trump administration's actions "inexcusable" and ordered a one-day halt to work. Trump has sought to redevelop the course into a championship-level venue.
Left-leaning
- Judge ‘furious’ as 430 trees are chopped down from golf course Trump wants to renovateCNN · Oct 12, 12:22 PM
- Judge tears into Trump administration for felling trees on D.C. golf course the president wants to remakeNBC News · Oct 12, 3:18 PM
- Judge Orders Trump Administration to Answer for Tree Removals at D.C. Golf CourseNew York Times · Oct 12, 3:34 PM
- Judge chastises DOJ after 430 trees cut down at D.C. golf courseCBS News · Oct 12, 3:44 PM
Center
- Trump’s Tree Removal Plans Blocked After Abruptly Downing 500 At D.C. Golf Course Over WeekendForbes · Oct 12, 12:57 PM
- Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt work for a day on historic DC golf courseAssociated Press · Oct 12, 2:26 PM
- Judge blasts Trump's DOJ over 'inexcusable' tree removal at DC golf courseReuters · Oct 12, 2:55 PM