President Trump Criticizes Jeanine Pirro for Dropping Charges on Reflecting Pool Vandalism
President Trump criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for dropping charges against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, who was accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. While the administration announced that the damage was caused by vandals, Pirro argued that the damage resulted from a "botched installation" of the pool's liner. President Trump expressed disappointment with Pirro, stating she "folded like an umbrella" when facing a vicious judge who did not support the administration's claims. The project involved a $14.7 million no-bid contract awarded to Atlantic Industrial Coatings to repaint and waterproof the concrete floor. Despite the criticism, Pirro remains a key ally of the administration. The president noted that the contractor was rushing to meet the Independence Day deadline. President Trump stated that the Reflecting Pool would be fixed and reopened within the next two weeks.