Trump's Rows of Ficus Trees at Links Rile City Officials

Jun 23, 10:37 AM

Current Headlines: Donald Trump has upset his upscale Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., neighbors -- again.

First he erected an unauthorized 70-foot flagpole at his Trump National Golf Club, then he built a tee 8 feet higher than allowed. There was also a mysterious but illegal freeway sign pointing to the ocean bluff golf course.

Now, it's hundreds of ficus trees planted without city permission in rows to screen the driving range from multimillion-dollar homes.

The city has agreed in principle to allow Trump to keep his flagpole and oversize flag, but the final deal won't be signed off until July 17. Mayor Tom Long has warned Trump the trees must be gone by then or he might change his swing vote on the flagpole.

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