# Judge Criticizes Trump DOJ for Tree Removal

> Federal judge accuses Trump administration of ignoring warnings as 430 trees cut at D.C. golf course.
- Title: Judge Criticizes Trump DOJ for Tree Removal · Salon | Shortify
- Summary: Federal judge accuses Trump administration of ignoring warnings as 430 trees cut at D.C. golf course. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes halted tree removal at…
- Keywords: u.s. district judge, ana reyes, east potomac golf links, trump administration, doj, tree removal, federal court, contempt proceedings, news, politics, Judge, Criticizes
- Source: Salon — https://salon.com/2026/10/12/judge-to-trump-doj-you-did-your-absolute-worst-for-a-proposed-golf-course
- Author: CK Smith
- Published: 2026-10-12T20:30:10+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: u.s. district judge, ana reyes, east potomac golf links, trump administration, doj, tree removal, federal court, contempt proceedings, news, politics
## Judge rebukes DOJ
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes accused government lawyers of ignoring court warnings during emergency hearing on tree removal at East Potomac Golf Links.

> I am thoroughly unamused right now
## 430 trees cut
Government lawyers admitted removing approximately 430 trees Saturday with 299 more scheduled for removal.
## Court order ignored
Officials filed notice at 4:55 p.m. Friday before holiday weekend began cutting trees despite repeated warnings.
## Judge's criticism
Reyes called government lawyers' actions 'your absolute worst' and halted further tree removal until Tuesday afternoon.

> You did your absolute worst
## Key takeaway

U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes halted tree removal at East Potomac Golf Links after DOJ ignored court orders, warning of contempt proceedings.