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Judge opens inquiry into Trump officials' statements in D.C. golf course case
The inquiry will examine whether Justice Department and Interior lawyers misled the court about the course closure and renovation plans.
- On Friday, U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes announced she will appoint a Special Master to investigate whether Justice Department and Interior Department officials misled the court about President Donald Trump's East Potomac Golf Course renovation plans.
- Trump repeatedly announced plans to close East Potomac Golf Course on November 15 for renovations, yet Justice Department lawyers previously told the court no such plans existed, sparking judicial suspicion of intentional misrepresentation.
- Earlier this month, the administration cleared hundreds of trees without meaningful notice, prompting Judge Reyes to reprimand officials for bulldozing healthy vegetation to evade judicial review.
- While the court has not yet named the Special Master, Judge Reyes granted the Justice Department five days to object to the appointment, which will determine if government representatives violated ethics rules.
- Despite the ongoing legal scrutiny, the National Park Service is submitting final plans on Friday for a championship-level golf course, with the administration maintaining the facility will close November 15 consistent with the president's directive.
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Biden-Appointed Judge Opens Special-Master Probe Into President Trump’s DOJ Over D.C. Golf Course Fight – 100PercentFedUp.com – by Jack
Judge Ana Reyes says a special master will investigate whether Justice and Interior officials misled her court during the fight over President Trump's East Potomac golf-course plan.
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