Why did Trump attack Jeanine Pirro over US reflecting pool ‘vandalism’?
Summary
President Donald Trump criticized and threatened to fire Jeanine Pirro, the US Attorney for the District of Columbia, after she said the government would not pursue criminal charges for vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The pool had damage after a recent renovation, but Pirro said it was due to poor installation, not deliberate vandalism.Key Facts
- President Trump appointed Jeanine Pirro as US Attorney for the District of Columbia in May last year.
- The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool underwent a costly renovation before the 250th US independence anniversary.
- Damage was seen on the pool’s lining, with pieces floating and algae turning the water green.
- David Hearn, a former Olympic canoeist, was arrested and charged with vandalism for allegedly damaging the pool lining.
- Pirro later dropped the charges, saying the damage was likely caused by a bad installation, not vandalism.
- Trump accused Pirro of failing under pressure and considered firing her but did not do so after meeting with her.
- Pirro has a long legal career, was the first female judge and district attorney in her area, and helped start a domestic violence unit.
- The pool was drained after the damage was discovered.
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