President Donald Trump lashed out at a federal judge Saturday in a lengthy Truth Social tirade over his administration’s efforts to transform a historic Washington, D.C., golf course into what he promises will be the world’s best.
Trump took aim at U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes, who has repeatedly challenged his administration’s plans to overhaul East Potomac Golf Links, which the president called “Trash Island.”
“Trash Island is currently the Worst Golf Course anywhere in the World, but the Department of the Interior is going to make it into the Best Golf Course anywhere in the World,” Trump wrote, flooding his Truth Social feed with dozens of photos intended to bolster his argument.
“Unfortunately, Judge Ana Reyes doesn’t want us to quickly and inexpensively fix up the Course which is, also, very dangerous — The Fairways are far too close together,” he added.
The president then offered an unusual description of the course’s supposed dangers.
“When you walk down the corridors of Trash Island, you don’t hear the sound of the running Potomac, all you hear is the sound of people screaming, ‘FORE!’”
Trump went on to predict that the renovated course would attract the U.S. Open, PGA Championship, Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup, while promising Washington-area residents “a 50% discount on any and all Rates charged.”
“Trash Island, after years of laughter and scorn, will evolve into something very special, something which the Judge will be able to take great pride in seeing!” he declared.
The weekend outburst came as Reyes weighs a request to block the administration’s planned closure of the public course Sunday. The judge has also ordered an inquiry into whether government lawyers misled the court about the administration’s plans.
“Perhaps most importantly, Crime in Washington, D.C., is down 91%, A RECORD,” Trump concluded in his post, adding “Everyone is proud and grateful again!”