Reflecting Pool Prosecution Fightsince Aug 1

Trump Admits No Reflecting Pool Proof

David Hearn seeks closure after dismissal of Trump's Reflecting Pool vandalism claims.

•Leans Left

Trump accidentally exposes his own role in 'mendacious scheme'

After his Reflecting Pool vandalism case is dismissed, David Hearn looks for closure

Dems Will Investigate Trump Admin’s Reflecting Pool “Vandalism” Charges

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President Donald Trump acknowledged Sunday there was “no video or proof” of alleged vandalism to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after previously saying damage to its surface was deliberate sabotage. He also wrote that “some contractor error” occurred because crews were “rushing the job,” while continuing to assert that unidentified vandals caused other damage. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro moved to dismiss federal charges against former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn and three others, a judge granted the dismissals last week, and Hearn’s attorneys said they are considering legal action.

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Abusive prosecutionLeans Left

Trump tried to use false vandalism allegations to punish or prosecute David Hearn. That conduct was dishonest and could rightly bring legal or political consequences back on Trump.

Baseless vandalism claimLeans Left

Trump’s Reflecting Pool vandalism story is false and unsupported by evidence. The damage is better explained by contractor error, yet he kept pushing accusations and conspiracy theories even after officials undercut them.