# Judge halts Trump administration tree-cutting at DC golf course

> U.S. judge orders 24-hour pause on tree-cutting at historic East Potomac Golf Course.
- Title: Judge halts Trump administration tree-cutting at DC golf…
- Summary: U.S. judge orders 24-hour pause on tree-cutting at historic East Potomac Golf Course. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes ordered a 24-hour halt to tree-cutting at…
- Keywords: u.s. district judge, ana reyes, east potomac golf course, president donald trump, tree-cutting, historic dc golf course, holiday weekend, 24-hour order, 14-day extension, national park service, interior department, cultural landscape report
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/community/local-news/donald-trump-east-potomac-golf-course-NMDUQG4JLVAQVACYYA4RUWVVEI
- Author: Gary Fields, Associated Press
- Published: 2026-10-12T21:18:39.422+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: u.s. district judge, ana reyes, east potomac golf course, president donald trump, tree-cutting, historic dc golf course, holiday weekend, 24-hour order, 14-day extension, national park service, interior department, cultural landscape report
## Judge orders halt
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes ordered a 24-hour pause on tree-cutting at the historic East Potomac Golf Course.

> i am thoroughly unamused right now
## Government deception
Reyes blasted the government for deceiving her with holiday weekend actions during a tense three-hour hearing.

> i do not know how i could have made it any plainer that i did not want what was to happen to happen
## Temporary order
The order could extend to 14 days if the government finds a key Trump administration official to discuss tree-cutting.
## Government response
The government cited a 2019 National Park Service Cultural Landscape Report as the guide for tree-cutting work at the course.
## Next steps
Reyes plans to hold another hearing Tuesday to hear from Greg Wischer, deputy chief of staff at the Interior Department.
## Key takeaway

U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes ordered a 24-hour halt to tree-cutting at the East Potomac Golf Course, a historic Washington D.C. course, after the Trump administration deceived her with holiday weekend actions.