Judge Orders Probe of Trump DOJ Conduct in DC Golf Course Battle
Summary
A federal judge ordered an inquiry into whether Trump administration officials and attorneys misrepresented information or breached ethical rules in a dispute over plans to redevelop East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C. Judge Ana Reyes gave the Justice Department five days to object to a proposed appointment of a special master to oversee the inquiry.Key Facts
- The inquiry concerns statements to the court about plans to renovate and temporarily close East Potomac Golf Links.
- The conduct under review includes that of Justice Department and agency attorneys, including Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward Jr.
- Reyes has not yet appointed a special master to oversee the inquiry.
- The dispute includes information about a redesign submitted to the National Capital Planning Commission.
- Reyes has previously moved to block the administration’s renovation plans.
- President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that the golf course was dangerous and that Reyes would be held responsible if anyone were hurt or killed there.
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