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From the Right · Watch · October 20, 2026

Oct 19 · Judge spars with DOJ over Trump's plan for a D.C. golf course

Washington Examiner: Trump vows golf course renovation work to start 'immediately' despite legal dispute

Grade C (70/100). Trump vows immediate work

Lehrer score 70/100 (−12 loaded wording: “[0:22] The president went on a tirade against the judge”; −18 omission: “[0:00] work on the East Potomac Golf Course in Washington will begin immediately”). Fixed scale: 90+ A, 80s B, 70s C, 60s D, under 60 F → C.

Omits DOJ's in-court reversal

Agrees: Tree ban until Oct 26

Splits: Leaves out DOJ telling judge course stays open

  • Broken. Lehrer Rule 6: respecting the audience ([0:22] The president went on a tirade against the judge)
  • Broken. Lehrer Rule 5: at least one other side ([0:00] work on the East Potomac Golf Course in Washington will begin immediately)

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Same story: NBC News, PBS NewsHour

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