Trump Threatens to Hold Judge Responsible for Injuries at Blocked D.C. Golf Course
President Trump escalated his dispute with U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes over the East Potomac Golf Course renovation project, stating the judge would be held "fully responsible" if anyone is hurt at the course. Judge Reyes extended an order blocking tree removal and the planned takeover of the public golf course in Washington, D.C.
Left outlets characterized Trump's statements as a "meltdown" and "spiraling" response, depicting his threats toward the judge as inappropriate and part of a pattern of attacking judicial independence over his golf course scheme. Some highlighted the judge's criticism of the Trump administration's legal arguments.
Center outlet reported Trump's statements directly, noting he called the judge's decision "absolutely disgusting" and announced plans to appeal while holding the judge responsible for any harm at the course.