Judge chastises DOJ after 430 trees cut down at D.C. golf course
Summary
A federal judge criticized the Justice Department after hundreds of trees were cut down last weekend at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C. The judge demanded government officials explain why the tree removal happened quickly and with little warning, especially since President Trump wants to renovate the golf course.Key Facts
- A total of 430 trees were cut down at East Potomac Golf Links in one day, though plans initially mentioned fewer trees.
- The tree removal was part of a government project called "tree management and cultural landscape rehabilitation."
- The judge ordered officials to testify under oath to explain the actions and timeline.
- The judge said the Justice Department failed to inform the court and preservation groups on time.
- A temporary order was made to stop cutting more trees until the judge decides what to do next.
- The judge showed strong frustration with the government’s handling of the situation.
- The D.C. Preservation League and two golfers are challenging President Trump’s plan to change the golf course.
- Some of the removed trees were healthy and not identified as dangerous.
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