President Trump Warns East Potomac Judge
Trump says he'll hold Judge Ana Reyes responsible if anyone is hurt or killed on the course.
October 29, 2026 · Updated Oct 29, 11:53am ET
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What happened
President Trump warned that he would hold Judge Ana Reyes responsible if anyone is hurt or killed at East Potomac Golf Links. The Justice Department said the National Park Service intends to close East Potomac Park south of Buckeye Drive, including the golf course, on Nov. 15, matching Trump’s directive. The closure is part of a lawsuit by the DC Preservation League and local golfers over a planned overhaul of the historic public course. The fight follows the removal of more than 400 trees. The administration said the operator will leave by Nov. 15 and cited a deteriorating sea wall. Reyes’s order bars more tree damage. A status hearing is set for Friday or Monday.
How the left told it
Left-leaning outlets framed Trump’s warning as anger and blame-shifting over dangerous course conditions, while also highlighting conflicting official accounts and courtroom friction. Mediaite described the late-night message as “singling out a federal judge” after an adverse ruling. Raw Story emphasized the Justice Department “contradicting itself” before a federal judge over the golf course.
How the right told it
Right-leaning outlets framed Trump as battling court resistance while arguing a course overhaul was needed and still advancing. The New York Post said he escalated a feud with a judge obstructing the renovation by warning she could be held responsible for injuries or deaths. On safety, the Daily Mail cited Trump’s claim that damaged netting left the course dangerous, including his account that a White House staffer was hit in the chest by a golf ball. Just the News reported that the administration was moving forward despite the ruling, citing a closure date and formal planning submission.
East Potomac Golf Links Renovation
Part of the storyline · Storyline →- Nov 7Judge Plans East Potomac Investigator AppointmentBalanced
- Oct 30Judge Orders D.C. Golf ProbeMostly Left
- Oct 29President Trump Warns East Potomac Judge (this story)Leans Left
- Oct 28DOJ Acknowledges East Potomac Closure OrdersBalanced
- Oct 27Judge Tightens East Potomac Renovation LimitsLeans Left
