Trump criticizes Pirro after she refutes his claim that the Reflecting Pool was damaged by vandals - AP News
They publishedTrump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim that Reflecting Pool was damaged by vandals - AP News
First reportSouth China Morning Post · 31 Jul, 23:11Z
Latest reportAP News · 1 Aug, 18:22Z
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Why it matters
What
Trump rebuked U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro after she said faulty construction, not vandalism, damaged the Reflecting Pool.
Why
A court filing blamed rushed installation and peeling liner, prompting Pirro to seek dismissal of charges against former Olympian David Hearn.
Watch
Officials plan pool beautification before Independence Day 2026, while Trump continues to assert that vandalism caused the damage.
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Summary
- US Justice Department moved to dismiss a criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn.
- Indictment claimed damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool; new info pinpoints flawed installation and rushed project completion.
- Prosecutors say it is difficult to attribute damage to vandalism beyond a reasonable doubt.
- Hearn’s lawyers criticized the case, calling it an abuse of government power and politically motivated.
- Hearn pleaded not guilty; trial set for September 28 in DC Superior Court.
Summary
- US Attorney Pirro moves to drop criminal charges against ex-Olympian David Hearn.
- Indictment claimed Hearn ripped Reflecting Pool liner; new docs dispute vandalism claim.
- DOI evidence suggests damage resulted from flawed installation and rushed project.
- Rush to complete renovation before July 4 and 250th anniversary cited as contributing factors.
- Hearn denies any damage; charges were previously for destruction of government property.
Summary
- Trump rebukes U.S. Attorney Pirro’s assessment that shoddy construction caused damage to the Reflecting Pool.
- Court filing indicates damage resulted from botched installation and rush before America 250 events.
- Pirro requests dismissal of charges against former Olympian David Hearn.
- Trump posts a video and reiterates vandalism as the cause, despite new evidence.
- Project history includes pool renovation, liner peeling, and planned beautification ahead of Independence Day 2026.