A federal judge questioned the Trump administration over its plans to proceed with shutting down and renovating East Potomac Park next month, despite an existing court order that prohibits any further work on the property while legal challenges continue. The move comes as President Trump recently reiterated his stance on the issue in a social media post just before the hearing. Legal experts are watching closely to see how the administration will respond to the judge’s concerns, with the case still unresolved. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between federal actions and court-mandated restrictions.
A federal judge on Monday pressed the Trump administration about President Trump’s plan to shut down and renovate East Potomac Park next month despite a previous court order barring any future work at the property while a lawsuit to stop it plays out. Trump in a Truth Social post just minutes before Monday’s hearing...