# Judge Trump Called 'Lunatic' Backs Off Demand

> Judge Ana Reyes abruptly withdraws demand for DOJ attorneys to sign brief after Trump administration's tree removal at East Potomac Golf Links.
- Title: Judge Trump Called 'Lunatic' Backs Off Demand · Fox News
- Summary: Judge Ana Reyes abruptly withdraws demand for DOJ attorneys to sign brief after Trump administration's tree removal at East Potomac Golf Links. Judge Ana…
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- Source: Fox News — https://foxnews.com/politics/judge-trump-called-lunatic-abruptly-backs-off-demand-showdown-doj-3
- Author: Elaine Mallon
- Published: 2026-10-20T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: judge ana reyes, doj, east potomac golf links, trump administration, tree removal, joint base andrews, jack nicklaus, world championship golf course, news, politics
## Judge Ana Reyes
Biden-appointed judge reversed course during Monday's seven-hour hearing.
## Trump Calls Judge 'Lunatic'
President Trump labeled Judge Ana Reyes a 'crazed lunatic' on Truth Social hours before hearing.

> The judge on the case is a crazed lunatic whose courthouse tapes will reveal, may be insane?
## Tree Removal Dispute
National Park Service removed 430 trees at East Potomac Golf Links over weekend.
## Rule 11 Demand
Judge Reyes demanded DOJ attorneys sign brief with their names before Monday's hearing.

> I'm going to withdraw request that DOJ refile yesterday's brief with identification of who signed it
## DOJ Refusal
DOJ attorneys refused to sign brief after Reyes demanded they raise hands.

> Not an appropriate request
## Reyes Withdraws Demand
Judge Reyes abandoned demand for DOJ attorneys to sign brief after hearing.

> we've all got better things to spend our time on
## Trump's Golf Plan
Trump plans to renovate East Potomac Golf Links into 'world-class' U.S. Open course.

> Work is scheduled to begin IMMEDIATELY! The finished product will be World Class
## Key takeaway

Judge Ana Reyes reversed her demand that DOJ attorneys sign a brief after Trump administration removed 430 trees at East Potomac Golf Links.