Trump admin chopping down trees: 4 claims, investigated

We revisited our coverage as the government remains at odds with a a judge who attempted to block trees being cut at a Washington, D.C., golf course. Published Oct. 23, 2026 Since returning to the White House, President Donald Trump and his administration have been involved in numerous disputes over prospective decisions that could see the removal of trees in and around Washington, D.C, and beyond. Most notable is the potential removal of cherry blossom trees in the capital. This move is part of a plan to renovate a public golf course into a world-class venue capable of hosting professional tournaments. The government is currently at odds with a judge who issued orders to block the Trump administration from cutting down trees at the course while a legal battle over the planned renovation plays out. Snopes has investigated several claims about the ongoing developments related to the cherry blossoms at East Potomac Golf Links — the course Trump seeks to renovate — as well as other stories related to the removal of trees. Sources Daly, Matthew. "Park Service Could Remove More Than 500 Trees at Historic Golf Course Trump Wants to Redesign." ABC News, 10 Oct. 2026, abcnews.com/US/wireStory/park-service-remove-500-trees-historic-golf-trump-137163526. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026. By Emery Winter Emery Winter is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and previously worked for TEGNA'S VERIFY national fact-checking team. They enjoy sports and video games. Article Tags