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Trump says Pirro 'choked' and 'folded like an umbrella'
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- President Trump criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for dropping charges against a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying she “folded like an umbrella” under pressure from a judge.
- Trump expressed disappointment with Pirro’s conclusion that damage to the Reflecting Pool was due to poor construction rather than vandalism, maintaining that vandalism had occurred.
- Charges were also dropped against three others accused of damaging the pool, while the former Olympian, David Hearn, denies intentional vandalism and may pursue legal action.
- Trump distanced himself from the contractor responsible for the Reflecting Pool repairs, despite earlier claims of involvement, and criticized the rushed work ahead of July 4th celebrations.
- The Reflecting Pool has been drained for further repairs, with Trump promising it will be fixed and reopened within two weeks, though no additional contract bids have been solicited.
