Trump warns judge over safety at Washington golf course

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 14:53 · Archive

President Trump has told a federal judge he will hold her responsible if anyone dies at the East Potomac Golf Links in Washington.

President Trump has warned U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes that he will hold her personally responsible if anyone is injured or killed at the East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, DC. Trump made the threat in a post on Truth Social, claiming the course is 'very dangerous, dilapidated and unsightly'. He also alleged that a White House staffer was hit 'violently in the chest' by a golf ball at the course.

The dispute centres on renovation work at the golf course. The Trump administration cut down approximately 430 trees at the site with less than 24 hours' notice in October. Judge Reyes responded by imposing restrictions, ordering that 10 days' notice must be provided before 'irreparable modification' to the site. Trump's post accompanied images showing dried grass and damage at the course.

How it is being reported

• Trump vows to hold DC judge accountable for deaths on ‘very dangerous’ East Potomac golf coursePresident Trump upped the ante in his feud with a federal judge who is hamstringing his prized renovation plans for the East Potomac Golf Links, vowing to hold her accountable for deaths on the complex.New York Post · 29 Oct, 14:55
• Trump reveals White House staffer hit 'violently in the chest' by golf ball and says he'll hold judge responsible for anyone killed at 'disgusting' DC courseTrump claimed that a White House staffer was hit 'violently' in the chest by a golf ball at the East Potomac golf course - the latest in a months-long legal fight.Daily Mail · 29 Oct, 14:34
• Trump warns golf course judge will be held responsible if anyone dies on ‘highly dangerous’ sitePresident Trump has labeled the golf course as ‘very dangerous, dilapidated and unsightly’ and even claimed that a White House staffer was hit by an errant ballIndependent World · 29 Oct, 11:40

In this story: Donald Trump · Ana Reyes · East Potomac Golf Links · Washington, DC

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