Trump blames judge after staffer hit by golf ball at East Potomac course
President Trump criticised a federal judge for blocking his plans to renovate Washington’s East Potomac Golf Course, calling it dangerous and unsightly and saying his administration would hold the judge responsible if anyone were hurt or killed there. The dispute matters because a court order has halted work on a public site used by golfers, runners and cyclists while preservation groups challenge the administration’s plans.
Trump said a White House staffer had been hit in the chest by a golf ball, which he linked to gaps in the driving range’s protective netting. Judge Ana Reyes issued a further injunction after the National Park Service removed about 430 trees on 9 October with less than 24 hours’ notice; the order bars further tree damage and requires 10 days’ written notice before changes to the course. Reyes also ordered a senior Justice Department official to attend a court hearing on Friday.
In short
- Trump attacked the judge blocking his golf course renovation.
- A court order followed the removal of about 430 trees.
- The administration must give 10 days’ notice before further changes.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “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 course”.