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In Dropping Reflecting Pool Case, Pirro Draws Trump’s Wrath
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Jeanine Pirro, U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, initially announced felony vandalism charges against ex-Olympian David Hearn for damaging the Reflecting Pool near the Lincoln Memorial.
- Pirro later withdrew the charges and criticized the Interior Department and U.S. Park Police for a rushed, flawed renovation and misinformation that led to the false accusation.
- Her reversal indirectly challenged President Trump's claims that left-wing vandals caused the damage, though she did not directly confront him.
- Pirro's criticism focused on Interior Secretary Doug Burgum for awarding a no-bid contract for the pool's renovation, highlighting administrative failures.
- President Trump expressed his displeasure with Pirro's handling of the situation on his social media platform, Truth Social.
