Trump posts ‘vandalism’ photos of Reflecting Pool, demands US prosecutor Pirro revisit case
The photographs come amid Trump’s renewed criticism of Washington’s top federal prosecutor after her office dropped criminal charges against a former Olympian accused of damaging the newly renovated Reflecting Pool.
On August 8, US President Donald Trump shared images on his social media platform, Truth Social, alleging vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington. The photographs showcased what appeared to be graffiti and chipped coating. Trump argued that the damage was caused by vandals, not construction issues, despite acknowledging some contractor difficulties with the installation of the new pool liner.
He insisted that US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro reconsider her decision to drop criminal charges against a former Olympian, David Hearn, accused of damaging the pool. Pirro had dismissed the charges after reviewing additional information from the Interior Department, citing a flawed installation and rushed renovation before key 250th anniversary events.
The controversy highlights Trump's ongoing criticism of Pirro, a political ally who was appointed as the top federal prosecutor for Washington. Trump has questioned whether Pirro should retain her position, while Hearn's legal team accused the administration of misrepresenting the cause of the pool's problems.
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