Trump accuses Jeanine Pirro of ‘folding’ by dropping reflecting pool charges
Summary
President Trump criticized US Attorney Jeanine Pirro for dropping vandalism charges against a former Olympian linked to damage at the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. Trump expressed disappointment in Pirro and suggested he might remove her from her position following the decision.Key Facts
- Jeanine Pirro is the US Attorney for the District of Columbia, confirmed by the Senate in August last year.
- Pirro dropped vandalism charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool.
- The Justice Department said the pool damage was caused by a flawed installation, not vandalism.
- Documents showing the installation problems were received by Pirro's office only after the indictment was issued.
- President Trump said Pirro “folded like an umbrella” and criticized her handling of the case publicly.
- Trump may remove Pirro from her role, according to sources familiar with the situation.
- Trump was reportedly not informed before Pirro dropped the charges.
- The vandalism charge against Hearn carried a potential prison sentence of up to 10 years and a $1,000 fine.
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