Politics
Trump Faces Scrutiny Over East Potomac Park
President Trump posted photos of crews removing trees from East Potomac Park, calling it 'Trash Island.' He also ordered an internal investigation into Ric Grenell. These events highlight ongoing political tensions and scrutiny.
Coverage timeline — 2 articles
The Hill
Trump has ordered an investigation into Grenell. That’s a good start. But the standard should be the same for everyone, including the president himself: Follow the money, check the evidence and get rid of anyone grifting.
2026-10-20 17:08 UTC
The Hill
President Trump on Tuesday posted a series of photos showing crews removing trees from East Potomac Park, insulting the peninsula that he is seeking to redevelop starting next month. "Here are pictures of Trash Island for the Judge to study," Trump wrote in his Truth Social post. "This is just a sma
2026-10-20 17:11 UTC