Pop CultureLATE NIGHT BBN

Judge rules Trump golf plans drove 'breakneck' tree removal

The federal judge's ruling ties the rapid clearing of trees to plans for a golf course; the trees, notably, were not consulted.

On air: Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock on Late Night BBN
Published 11:23 PM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The Washington Post: “In blistering ruling, judge says Trump’s golf plans spurred ‘breakneck’ tree removal”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 11:23 PM ET on Late Night BBN, by Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Trump.

The reporting behind this segment. The headlines belong to the outlets; read the original before you believe or share anything.

The Washington PostIn blistering ruling, judge says Trump’s golf plans spurred ‘breakneck’ tree removal

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA federal judge has issued a blistering ruling saying Donald Trump's golf plans spurred a breakneck removal of trees, according to The Washington Post.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBreakneck is a word nobody has ever used about golf, so the trees must have felt a real rush.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDid anyone warn the trees? A little heads up, a little notice, a small card?
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThey got a warning. It was a chainsaw.