U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes is set to appoint a special master to investigate potential misleading statements by Trump administration officials regarding the renovation of a D.C. golf course. The inquiry follows conflicting accounts about the course's closure, with a preservation group and golfers suing over plans to convert the public course into a championship-level facility. Reyes has imposed restrictions on tree removal and requires notice before any significant changes.
Key facts
- Judge Ana Reyes plans to appoint a special master for the investigation.
- Conflicting statements were made regarding the closure of the golf course.
- Trump announced the golf course would close for renovations on November 15.
- Over 400 trees were cut down by government crews.
- A preservation group and two golfers are suing the administration.
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