A federal judge has questioned plans by President Trump to develop a high-end golf course on a Washington, D.C. peninsula. Judge Ana C. Reyes confronted a Department of Justice lawyer about the proposed changes to the East Potomac Golf Course. The meeting highlighted ongoing tensions between federal judges and the Trump administration over new projects.

During the hearing, Michael Robertson, a government attorney, was unable to provide specific details or timelines for the project. Judge Reyes expressed frustration and compared this situation to other instances where the president reportedly initiated projects secretly. These projects reportedly began before official acknowledgment, including a new ballroom replacing the East Wing of the White House.

Judge Reyes stressed the importance of consistency between public statements and courtroom declarations. She criticized the administration’s public announcements that contradicted claims made in court. The judge drew attention to what seemed to be detailed plans from the president to reconstruct the East Potomac site into a premium golf destination suitable for professional competitions.

This latest exchange is part of a broader pattern of disputes between federal authorities and the Trump administration over renovation efforts in the nation’s capital. The judge dismissed the government’s denials that the project was advancing and highlighted the urgency of obtaining accurate information about the proposed development.