# Judge wants former U.S. attorney to investigate whether the government misled her in Trump golf case

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/judge-wants-former-u-s-attorney-to-investigate-whether-the-government-misled-her-in-trump-golf-case/
- Published: 2026-11-07T20:11:10+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T20:18:35+00:00
- Original publisher: PBS NewsHour (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/judge-wants-former-u-s-attorney-to-investigate-whether-the-government-misled-her-in-trump-golf-case
- Topics: Government, Politics

## Key points

- A judge plans an inquiry into possible government misconduct in the golf-course case.
- Jessie Liu would examine officials’ statements and actions.
- The course is due to close on 15 November for 15 months.

## Summary

Judge Ana Reyes said she intends to appoint former US attorney Jessie Liu to investigate whether government lawyers and officials misled her in a lawsuit over President Donald Trump’s planned renovation of a Washington golf course. The move follows questions about what the government told the court and whether officials acted contrary to assurances given during the case.

The lawsuit was filed in February by the DC Preservation League and two golfers over plans to close East Potomac Golf Course and park on 15 November for a 15-month redevelopment. A temporary injunction bars further tree damage and requires 10 days’ written notice before certain major changes; Reyes has asked both sides to respond to Liu’s proposed appointment by Friday, when another hearing is due.

## Coverage

- [PBS NewsHour: Judge wants former U.S. attorney to investigate whether the government misled her in Trump golf case](https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/judge-wants-former-u-s-attorney-to-investigate-whether-the-government-misled-her-in-trump-golf-case)
- [The Guardian: Judge to appoint special master to determine whether Trump lawyers purposely misled her over golf course](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/07/trump-east-potomac-golf-course-lawsuit)

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