A dispute has emerged over tree removal at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C., following actions by the Trump administration. On a holiday weekend in mid-October, the administration felled over 400 trees at the historic course with minimal advance notice to the court. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes responded by issuing a temporary restraining order on October 13, halting further removal work. Judge Reyes criticized the administration for breaching what she characterized as an understanding to provide advance warning before undertaking major work at the facility.

The case has since raised questions about the administration's intentions for the course. President Trump announced on social media plans for a championship golf course redesign to begin immediately. However, the Justice Department told the federal court on October 19 that no plan exists to close the facility, creating a contradiction with the president's public statements. The conflicting accounts have prompted judicial scrutiny into the scope and purpose of the administration's work at the site.