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Judge Admonishes Trump Administration Over Tree Removal

Updated 2026-10-12 18:10 UTC 1 source Negative

A federal judge criticized the Trump administration for failing to provide adequate notice before cutting down hundreds of trees in East Potomac Park. The judge expressed disappointment with the government’s conduct.

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The Hill
A federal judge scolded Trump administration lawyers on Monday for failing to provide sufficient notice before cutting down hundreds of trees in East Potomac Park over the weekend, saying she was “beyond disappointed” with the government’s conduct. “I trusted you all not to do precisely what you ha
2026-10-12 17:33 UTC
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