‘Folded like an umbrella’: Trump attacks ally prosecutor over Reflecting Pool case
US President Donald Trump sharply criticised US Attorney Jeanine Pirro on Monday for dropping a case of alleged vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, saying she had “choked” under pressure from a judge and “folded like an umbrella”. “Instead of going after the people that did it, the judge went after her and went after her department, and I guess she choked. I don’t…
President Donald Trump harshly criticized US Attorney Jeanine Pirro on Monday for abandoning a case involving alleged vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington. Trump alleged that the judge had "choked" under pressure and that Pirro had "folded like an umbrella". According to Trump, the case should have been continued as he had accused vandals of deliberately sabotaging the renovation project.
Pirro's office argued in a court filing that the damage was caused by poor construction rather than vandalism. The renovation, which cost US$14.7 million, had been plagued by algae growth and peeling blue lining. Trump, who was facing criticism over the renovation, claimed surveillance footage showed people tampering with the newly installed waterproofing.
He expressed disappointment in Pirro, a close political ally and the top federal prosecutor in Washington, for her actions. The White House and Pirro's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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