Trump vs. Pirro
Trump criticized Pirro after she refuted his claim the Reflecting Pool was vandalized.
August 2, 2026 · Updated Aug 2, 7:00pm ET
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What happened
The Justice Department moved Friday to dismiss felony vandalism charges against former Olympic canoeist David HearnDavid Hearncanoeist, 67, accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and facing up to 10 years in prison. Prosecutors said newly provided Interior DepartmentDepartment of the InteriorU.S. federal executive department records showed the $14 million renovation ordered by President Donald Trump was rushed and left defects, refuting claims that vandals caused the damage. Trump criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro
Jeanine PirroUnited States Attorney for the District of Columbia since 2025 on Saturday after her office reversed course; Sen. John Kennedy
John N. KennedyAmerican politician; United States senator from Louisiana (born 1951) said Sunday she was right to withdraw the charge.
Reflecting Pool Prosecution Fight
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