Reflecting Pool case highlights disconnect between Trump's claims and court record
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- The Hillseen 5 Aug, 21:31description edited
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday deferred questions on U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro's future to President Trump, saying "that's his call." Blanche, who once was Trump's personal attorney, told reporters that "Judge Pirro is doing a great job" a day after the president said he hadn't "made a determination"...Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday deferred questions regarding the future of Jeanine Pirro, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, to President Trump, saying, "That's his call." Blanche, who once was Trump's personal attorney, told reporters that "Judge Pirro is doing a great job," a day after the president said he hadn't "made...
- The Hillseen 8 Aug, 04:06description edited
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President Trump is asking the Justice Department (DOJ) to reconsider its decision to drop criminal charges against those accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, continuing to assert vandalism was to blame for its appearance. Trump specifically urged U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro to "re-visit her hastily made decision" in...President Trump is asking the Justice Department (DOJ) to reconsider its move to drop criminal charges against those accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, continuing to assert vandalism was to blame for its appearance. Trump specifically urged U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro to "re-visit her hastily made decision" in...
- bostonherald.comseen 8 Aug, 19:55headline rewritten
Trump pushes ahead on false claims that Reflecting Pool was vandalizedNo evidence? No problem. Trump pushes ahead on false claims that Reflecting Pool was vandalized - Bloomberg Politicsseen 16 Aug, 19:10headline rewritten
Blanche Defends DC Reflecting Pool Prosecutor Who Angered TrumpBlanche Defends Reflecting Pool Prosecutor Who Angered Trump - 927thedrive.netseen 4 Sept, 22:25article removed
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Former Olympian David Hearn's attorneys want Reflecting Pool vandalism case permanently dismissed - hitsfm.netseen 5 Sept, 02:35article removed
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Former Olympian David Hearn's attorneys want Reflecting Pool vandalism case permanently dismissed - se933.comseen 5 Sept, 06:15article removed
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Former Olympian David Hearn's attorneys want Reflecting Pool vandalism case permanently dismissed - xtra99.comseen 5 Sept, 06:19article removed
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Former Olympian David Hearn's attorneys want Reflecting Pool vandalism case permanently dismissed
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- 4 Aug, 22:45Reflecting Pool case highlights disconnect between Trump's claims and court record1 outlet
- 5 Aug, 10:00The Memo: Lincoln Pool furor reflects tensions of Trump’s second term1 outlet
- 5 Aug, 14:45Lawyers in Reflecting Pool case say Justice Department knew case was flawed2 outlets
- 5 Aug, 15:48Former Olympian David Hearn's attorneys want Reflecting Pool vandalism case permanently dismissed7 outlets
- 5 Aug, 17:22No evidence? No problem. Trump pushes ahead on false claims that Reflecting Pool was vandalized4 outlets
- 5 Aug, 18:04Trump Weighs Pirro's Future After Charges Dropped1 outlet
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Tue, 4 August 2026
1 report- PBS NewsHour22:45
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro dropped charges related to the Reflecting Pool after determining that the damage to the pool was not vandalism. That was in stark contrast to what she said weeks ago. It follows a pattern of disconnect between what the president and administration officials say in public versus what lawyers say in court. Amna Nawaz discussed more with former prosecutor Ankush Khardori.
Wed, 5 August 2026
55 reports- Bloomberg Politics04:47
President Donald Trump said he had not decided whether to keep Jeanine Pirro as the top federal prosecutor in Washington, after publicly criticizing her for dismissing charges against individuals accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
- Google News - Top Stories05:03
Inside the Oval Office Showdown Between Trump and Jeanine Pirro The New York Times Olympian's lawyers want Reflecting Pool case thrown out for good USA Today Jeanine Pirro faces the choice many Trump officials confront at one point or another CNN Arrested at Reflecting Pool, woman details ‘heartbreaking’ toll case has taken The Washington Post Trump hasn't 'made a determination' on firing Pirro in pool dispute USA Today
- Google News - Top Stories10:00
The Memo: Lincoln Pool furor reflects tensions of Trump’s second term The Hill Inside the Oval Office Showdown Between Trump and Jeanine Pirro The New York Times What did the Reflecting Pool grand jury hear? The Hill Arrested at Reflecting Pool, woman details ‘heartbreaking’ toll case has taken The Washington Post Jeanine Pirro faces the choice many Trump officials confront at one point or another CNN
- Google News - Top Stories10:00
The Memo: Lincoln Pool furor reflects tensions of Trump’s second term The Hill Inside the Oval Office Showdown Between Trump and Jeanine Pirro The New York Times Trump hasn't 'made a determination' on firing Pirro in pool dispute USA Today Jeanine Pirro faces the choice many Trump officials confront at one point or another CNN Arrested at Reflecting Pool, woman details ‘heartbreaking’ toll case has taken The Washington Post
- The Hill12:00
The dropped Reflecting Pool prosecution has elevated the role of the grand jury tasked with deciding behind closed doors whether U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro had sufficient evidence to bring charges in the politically sensitive case. Pirro says the grand jury — and prosecutors — didn’t know certain information, and they would’ve never brought the vandalism case against former Olympian...
- The Hill13:13first to report
President Trump said Tuesday he has not decided whether he will keep Jeanine Pirro in her position as U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia following her move to drop charges against Olympian David Hearn for allegedly damaging the Reflecting Pool. “I haven’t made a determination,” Trump told reporters when asked Tuesday evening. Hearn was...
- Google News - Top Stories13:56
Olympic canoeist charged by Pirro seeks to permanently sink Reflecting Pool case NBC News Jeanine Pirro faces the choice many Trump officials confront at one point or another CNN Blanche Defends Pirro but Says Trump Can Fire Her at Any Time The New York Times Trump: Jeanine Pirro ‘folded like an umbrella' in Reflecting Pool vandalism case NBC4 Washington Pirro’s About-Face in Pool Case Followed Prosecutors’ Private Concerns WSJ
- The Hill14:00
Remember, we’re talking about an experienced federal prosecutor who is about to present felony charges to a grand jury that can affect a person’s life and liberty forever. Did her office do any independent investigation after David Hearn’s arrest to ensure that his case rested on credible and admissible evidence?
- tnledger.com14:45
- abc11.com15:48
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro filed on Friday a motion to dismiss the case without prejudice.
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- abc7ny.com5 Aug, 15:48their copy
- wtop.com16:20
Attorneys for David Hearn, who was alleged to have vandalized the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, filed a motion in D.C. Superior Court, citing “exceptional facts and circumstances” to have the indictment against him dismissed with prejudice.
- rawstory.com17:17
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has thrown U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro under the metaphorical bus — suggesting President Donald Trump has every right to fire her. Blanche was fielding reporters' questions Wednesday about Pirro's decision to drop charges against the Olympian canoeist and three o...
- bostonherald.com17:22edited after publishing
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Trump pushes ahead on false claims that Reflecting Pool was vandalizedPirro found out there’s a tradeoff between loyalty to Trump and being loyal to reality.
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- PBS NewsHour6 Aug, 18:27their copy
- Google News - Top Stories17:36
No evidence? No problem. Trump pushes ahead on false claims that Reflecting Pool was vandalized AP News See more headlines & perspectives on Google News
- PBS NewsHour17:57
The Justice Department knew or should have known for weeks that its case against a former Olympian charged with intentionally damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was flawed, and that he bore no responsibility for longstanding problems at the landmark, defense lawyers said Tuesday.
- iheart.com18:04
President Trump is undecided about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's future after she dropped charges against David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Evidence showed the damage was due to poor contractor work. Trump criticized Pirro, maintaining the damage was vandalism.
- iheart.com18:04
President Trump is undecided about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's future after she dropped charges against David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Evidence showed the damage was due to poor contractor work. Trump criticized Pirro, maintaining the damage was vandalism.
- iheart.com18:04
President Trump is undecided about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's future after she dropped charges against David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Evidence showed the damage was due to poor contractor work. Trump criticized Pirro, maintaining the damage was vandalism.
- iheart.com18:04
President Trump is undecided about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's future after she dropped charges against David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Evidence showed the damage was due to poor contractor work. Trump criticized Pirro, maintaining the damage was vandalism.
- iheart.com18:04
President Trump is undecided about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's future after she dropped charges against David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Evidence showed the damage was due to poor contractor work. Trump criticized Pirro, maintaining the damage was vandalism.
- iheart.com18:04
President Trump is undecided about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's future after she dropped charges against David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Evidence showed the damage was due to poor contractor work. Trump criticized Pirro, maintaining the damage was vandalism.
- iheart.com18:04
President Trump is undecided about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's future after she dropped charges against David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Evidence showed the damage was due to poor contractor work. Trump criticized Pirro, maintaining the damage was vandalism.
- iheart.com18:04
President Trump is undecided about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's future after she dropped charges against David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Evidence showed the damage was due to poor contractor work. Trump criticized Pirro, maintaining the damage was vandalism.
- iheart.com18:04
President Trump is undecided about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's future after she dropped charges against David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Evidence showed the damage was due to poor contractor work. Trump criticized Pirro, maintaining the damage was vandalism.
- iheart.com18:04
President Trump is undecided about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's future after she dropped charges against David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Evidence showed the damage was due to poor contractor work. Trump criticized Pirro, maintaining the damage was vandalism.
- iheart.com18:04
President Trump is undecided about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's future after she dropped charges against David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Evidence showed the damage was due to poor contractor work. Trump criticized Pirro, maintaining the damage was vandalism.
- iheart.com18:04
President Trump is undecided about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's future after she dropped charges against David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Evidence showed the damage was due to poor contractor work. Trump criticized Pirro, maintaining the damage was vandalism.
- iheart.com18:04
President Trump is undecided about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's future after she dropped charges against David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Evidence showed the damage was due to poor contractor work. Trump criticized Pirro, maintaining the damage was vandalism.
- iheart.com18:04
President Trump is undecided about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's future after she dropped charges against David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Evidence showed the damage was due to poor contractor work. Trump criticized Pirro, maintaining the damage was vandalism.
- iheart.com18:04
President Trump is undecided about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's future after she dropped charges against David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Evidence showed the damage was due to poor contractor work. Trump criticized Pirro, maintaining the damage was vandalism.
- iheart.com18:04
President Trump is undecided about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's future after she dropped charges against David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Evidence showed the damage was due to poor contractor work. Trump criticized Pirro, maintaining the damage was vandalism.
- iheart.com18:04
President Trump is undecided about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's future after she dropped charges against David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Evidence showed the damage was due to poor contractor work. Trump criticized Pirro, maintaining the damage was vandalism.
- iheart.com18:04
President Trump is undecided about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's future after she dropped charges against David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Evidence showed the damage was due to poor contractor work. Trump criticized Pirro, maintaining the damage was vandalism.
- iheart.com18:04
President Trump is undecided about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's future after she dropped charges against David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Evidence showed the damage was due to poor contractor work. Trump criticized Pirro, maintaining the damage was vandalism.
- iheart.com18:04
President Trump is undecided about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's future after she dropped charges against David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Evidence showed the damage was due to poor contractor work. Trump criticized Pirro, maintaining the damage was vandalism.
- iheart.com18:04
President Trump is undecided about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's future after she dropped charges against David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Evidence showed the damage was due to poor contractor work. Trump criticized Pirro, maintaining the damage was vandalism.
- iheart.com18:04
President Trump is undecided about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's future after she dropped charges against David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Evidence showed the damage was due to poor contractor work. Trump criticized Pirro, maintaining the damage was vandalism.
- iheart.com18:04
President Trump is undecided about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's future after she dropped charges against David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Evidence showed the damage was due to poor contractor work. Trump criticized Pirro, maintaining the damage was vandalism.
- iheart.com18:04
President Trump is undecided about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's future after she dropped charges against David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Evidence showed the damage was due to poor contractor work. Trump criticized Pirro, maintaining the damage was vandalism.
- iheart.com18:04
President Trump is undecided about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's future after she dropped charges against David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Evidence showed the damage was due to poor contractor work. Trump criticized Pirro, maintaining the damage was vandalism.
- iheart.com18:04
President Trump is undecided about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's future after she dropped charges against David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Evidence showed the damage was due to poor contractor work. Trump criticized Pirro, maintaining the damage was vandalism.
- iheart.com18:04
President Trump is undecided about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's future after she dropped charges against David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Evidence showed the damage was due to poor contractor work. Trump criticized Pirro, maintaining the damage was vandalism.
- iheart.com18:04
President Trump is undecided about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's future after she dropped charges against David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Evidence showed the damage was due to poor contractor work. Trump criticized Pirro, maintaining the damage was vandalism.
- iheart.com18:04
President Trump is undecided about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's future after she dropped charges against David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Evidence showed the damage was due to poor contractor work. Trump criticized Pirro, maintaining the damage was vandalism.
- iheart.com18:30
President Trump is undecided about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's future after she dropped charges against David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Evidence showed the damage was due to poor contractor work. Trump criticized Pirro, maintaining the damage was vandalism.
- iheart.com18:30
President Trump is undecided about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's future after she dropped charges against David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Evidence showed the damage was due to poor contractor work. Trump criticized Pirro, maintaining the damage was vandalism.
- wtop.com19:03
Jeanine Pirro this week found out there’s a tradeoff between loyalty to President Donald Trump and being loyal to reality.
- The Hill19:27edited after publishing
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday deferred questions regarding the future of Jeanine Pirro, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, to President Trump, saying, "That's his call." Blanche, who once was Trump's personal attorney, told reporters that "Judge Pirro is doing a great job," a day after the president said he hadn't "made...
- iheart.com19:45
President Trump is undecided about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's future after she dropped charges against David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Evidence showed the damage was due to poor contractor work. Trump criticized Pirro, maintaining the damage was vandalism.
- 927thedrive.net19:45removed by the outlet
Former Olympian David Hearn's attorneys want Reflecting Pool vandalism case permanently dismissed(WASHINGTON) -- Attorneys for David Hearn, who was alleged to have vandalized the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, filed a motion in D.C. Superior Court, citing
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- hitsfm.net5 Aug, 19:45removed
- xtra99.com5 Aug, 20:45removed
- se933.com5 Aug, 20:45removed
- abcnews.com20:07
Sources have described a meeting between President Trump and Jeanine Pirro over the Reflecting Pool as "contentious."
- myk104.com20:13
Jeanine Pirro defended her actions linked to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool case in a heated meeting at the White House.
- iheart.com21:15
President Trump is undecided about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's future after she dropped charges against David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Evidence showed the damage was due to poor contractor work. Trump criticized Pirro, maintaining the damage was vandalism.
- iheart.com21:15
President Trump is undecided about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's future after she dropped charges against David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Evidence showed the damage was due to poor contractor work. Trump criticized Pirro, maintaining the damage was vandalism.
- iheart.com21:15
President Trump is undecided about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's future after she dropped charges against David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Evidence showed the damage was due to poor contractor work. Trump criticized Pirro, maintaining the damage was vandalism.
Thu, 6 August 2026
4 reports- san.com11:05
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says that if President Trump wants to remove Jeanine Pirro from office, the decision is his alone.
- nationalmemo.com15:40
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro, who is now feuding with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum over his role in failed prosecutions for the alleged vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, previously touted Burgum as a “straight shooter” and endorsed him to become Donald ...
- dailygazette.com22:30
In April, President Donald Trump announced that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was being renovated to address long-standing cosmetic and structural issues. He initially promised a gleaming blue pool that
- The Guardian World22:51
President attacks ‘terrible mistake’ of US attorney, who said in court filing damage stemmed from botched renovation Donald Trump has doubled down on his criticism of Jeanine Pirro after the US attorney for the District of Columbia publicly challenged his claims that vandals had damaged the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. “She said there was no vandalism. There was tremendous vandalism,” Trump told NBC News on Thursday. “So, she made a terrible mistake. I don’t understand...
Fri, 7 August 2026
3 reports- theepochtimes.com00:02
U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., Jeanine Pirro moved to drop the felony charge last week, asking the court to dismiss the case against Davey Hearn.
- bakersfieldnow.com16:18
A dropped Reflecting Pool vandalism case has triggered a rare public clash between President Trump and longtime ally Jeanine Pirro.
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- wcyb.com7 Aug, 16:18their copy
- cbs2iowa.com7 Aug, 16:18their copy
- katv.com7 Aug, 16:18their copy
- The Hill18:56
Maggie Haberman, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, called President Trump’s public criticism of U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro over her handling of the Reflecting Pool vandalism case “shocking” on Thursday. The president said in a Saturday post on Truth Social that he disagreed "100%” with Pirro’s decision to dismiss felony charges against...
Sat, 8 August 2026
4 reports- Google News - Top Stories01:51
Trump maintains vandalism claims, calls on Pirro to ‘re-visit’ Reflecting Pool The Hill Pirro, Trump’s longtime champion, is on the outs over Reflecting Pool move The Washington Post Trump calls on Jeanine Pirro to ‘re-visit’ Reflecting Pool case Politico Visual Analysis Finds Dozens of Defects in Reflecting Pool Renovation The New York Times Judge officially tosses case accusing ex-Olympian of criminally vandalizing Reflecting Pool CNN
- The Hill01:51edited after publishing
President Trump is asking the Justice Department (DOJ) to reconsider its move to drop criminal charges against those accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, continuing to assert vandalism was to blame for its appearance. Trump specifically urged U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro to "re-visit her hastily made decision" in...
- Google News - Top Stories13:17
Pirro, Trump’s longtime champion, is on the outs over Reflecting Pool move The Washington Post Bill Maher, 70, Torches Trump’s Crackpot Pool Sabotage Fantasy The Daily Beast Trump calls on Jeanine Pirro to ‘re-visit’ Reflecting Pool case Politico Visual Analysis Finds Dozens of Defects in Reflecting Pool Renovation The New York Times Trump response to Pirro question ‘shocking’: Haberman The Hill
- zerohedge.com15:40
ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
Sun, 9 August 2026
3 reports- Google News - Top Stories12:08
Trump posts examples of alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism amid push for Pirro to revisit decision The Hill President Trump urges U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro to ‘revisit’ Reflecting Pool case MS NOW Judge dismisses Reflecting Pool vandalism case against former Olympian David Hearn ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Pirro, Trump’s longtime champion, is on the outs over Reflecting Pool move The Washington Post Trump calls on Jeanine Pirro to ‘re-visit’ Reflecting Pool case Politico
- Google News - Top Stories12:08
Trump posts examples of alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism amid push for Pirro to revisit decision The Hill President Trump urges U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro to ‘revisit’ Reflecting Pool case MS NOW Judge dismisses Reflecting Pool vandalism case against former Olympian David Hearn ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Pirro, Trump’s longtime champion, is on the outs over Reflecting Pool move The Washington Post Trump calls on Jeanine Pirro to ‘re-visit’ Reflecting Pool case Politico
- The Hill12:08
President Trump on Saturday posted photos of alleged vandalism to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool amid a push for U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro to revisit a recent decision to drop charges related to the pool. Late Saturday, the president posted two photos of what appeared to be graffiti and some...
Mon, 10 August 2026
3 reports- Google News - Top Stories01:13
Trump says there was ‘some contractor error’ during Reflecting Pool renovation The Hill Pirro, Trump’s longtime champion, is on the outs over Reflecting Pool move The Washington Post Trump doubles down on reflecting pool vandalism allegations, cites new witness account Fox News President Trump urges U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro to ‘revisit’ Reflecting Pool case MS NOW Trump posts examples of alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism amid push for Pirro to revisit decision Yahoo
- rawstory.com13:15
A judge officially dismissed felony vandalism charges against a former Olympic canoeist wrongly accused of damaging the Reflecting Pool during President Donald Trump's botched renovation of the landmark, but his exoneration is far from the end of the story.House Judiciary Committee Democrats are pre...
- Google News - Top Stories20:49
After his Reflecting Pool vandalism case is dismissed, David Hearn looks for closure NPR Trump Concedes There Was ‘Some Contractor Error’ in Reflecting Pool Renovations The New York Times Pirro, Trump’s longtime champion, is on the outs over Reflecting Pool move The Washington Post Trump acknowledges 'no video or proof' of alleged vandalism to Reflecting Pool ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Trump acknowledges ‘some contractor error' on Reflecting Pool and repeats vandalism...
Tue, 11 August 2026
5 reports- The Hill10:00
It’s unclear whether President Trump will ultimately fire U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, a longtime ally, but his recent comments and posts about the Reflecting Pool signal he is not letting the possibility go anytime soon. Pirro's future in the Trump administration has not yet been guaranteed roughly a week after Trump lashed out at the...
- alternet.org12:38
Although federal prosecutor and former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro has been a staunch supporter of Donald Trump, the U.S. president questioned her loyalty after she dropped a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) case against former Olympian David Hearn.
- The Hill16:00
House Judiciary Democrats launched a probe Tuesday into the charges brought — and later voluntarily dismissed — against a former Olympian over alleged vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, questioning why U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro brought the flawed case. The probe centers on the felony vandalism charges brought against David Hearn; Pirro initially said...
- The Guardian World19:49
Justice department is asked to weigh new charges against David Hearn after US attorney dropped vandalism charges The White House has asked the Department of Justice to weigh new charges against a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, according to a person familiar with the matter, pushing to revive a case Donald Trump has fumed about ever since an ally dropped the case citing insufficient evidence. Jeanine Pirro, the US attorney for the District of...
- Google News - Top Stories19:54
White House asked DOJ about new Reflecting Pool case against David Hearn cbsnews.com Exclusive | White House Asks Justice Department to Consider New Reflecting-Pool Prosecution WSJ House Democrats seek records in dropped Reflecting Pool case against ex-Olympian The Washington Post Raskin launches probe into Pirro, Burgum after reversal on Reflecting Pool case The Hill Trump Concedes There Was ‘Some Contractor Error’ in Reflecting Pool Renovations The New York Times
Wed, 12 August 2026
1 report- wtop.com01:08
Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin announced a probe into the Trump administration’s prosecution of a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool.
Sun, 16 August 2026
3 reports- Bloomberg Politics14:09edited after publishing
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Blanche Defends DC Reflecting Pool Prosecutor Who Angered TrumpUS Attorney General Todd Blanche defended Jeanine Pirro for dismissing a federal vandalism case in a decision that angered President Donald Trump, saying the top prosecutor in Washington, DC, should be judged fairly.
- wtvbam.com19:39
By Robin Respaut SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 16 (Reuters) - U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Sunday that he backs top Washington, D.C., prosecutor Jeanine Pirro, who was criticized by President Donald Trump for the way she handled a case of alleged ...
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- hot96.com16 Aug, 19:39their copy
- South China Morning Post20:55
US Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Sunday that he backs top Washington prosecutor Jeanine Pirro, who was criticised by US President Donald Trump for the way she handled a case of alleged vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. “I absolutely support US Attorney Pirro, as does President Trump,” Blanche said on NBC’s Meet the Press programme. The Trump administration fast-tracked a renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool ahead of the nation’s Fourth of July...
Mon, 17 August 2026
1 report- The Hill01:14
Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday that he backs U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro, in spite of President Trump’s recent criticism of her. “I absolutely support U.S. Attorney Pirro, as does President Trump. Now, that's different than whether the president is extraordinarily frustrated at what happened in that case,” Blanche told...
Tue, 18 August 2026
2 reports- thedailybeast.com14:57
U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro is not in President Trump’s good books.
- rawstory.com18:00
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's push to jail an alleged World War II Memorial vandal backfired when the judge cited her own filing to deny the demand.Magistrate Judge Matthew Sharbaugh on Monday ordered Melissa Farris, 41, released from custody on two felony charges stemming from the Aug. 13 spray-pai...
Mon, 24 August 2026
1 report- rawstory.com14:54
The conviction rate inside U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's Washington office has collapsed so badly that legal experts are calling it "embarrassing," according to a new CNN analysis published Monday.More than two dozen investigators, former prosecutors, defense attorneys and other legal experts told C...
Fri, 4 September 2026
1 report- kshb.com23:32
Lawyers for former Olympic canoeist David Hearn asked a D.C. judge on Friday to bar the Department of Justice from ever again trying to charge their client with vandalizing the Reflecting Pool.