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  • POLITICSAug 5 · 18:00 UTCAMNY
    Op-ed | Reflections on Trump’s Reflecting Pool fiasco

    President Donald Trump's renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, involving $1.5 million in initial costs and later $16 million in repairs, faced issues with peeling materials and algae. Trump blamed vandals after a strip of paint was removed by David Hearn, while U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro supported his claims despite her history of controversial conduct and Fox News affiliations.

  • POLITICSAug 5 · 17:34 UTCWTOP DC
    No evidence? No problem. Trump pushes ahead on false claims that Reflecting Pool was vandalized

    President Trump insisted on false claims of vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool despite evidence showing the damage resulted from poor construction. The U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Jeanine Pirro, refuted Trump's claims in court filings, leading to public criticism from Trump and concerns about his administration's group-think culture.

  • POLITICSAug 5 · 17:19 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    No evidence? No problem. Trump pushes ahead on false claims that Reflecting Pool was vandalized

    President Donald Trump falsely claimed the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was vandalized, despite evidence showing the damage resulted from poor construction. The U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Jeanine Pirro, refuted Trump's claims in court filings. Trump sought to hold Olympic canoeist David Hearn accountable for touching sealant in the pool, but charges were dismissed, prompting Trump to criticize Pirro publicly.

  • POLITICSAug 5 · 17:10 UTCTHE ATLANTIC
    Was Herbert Hoover America’s Most Misunderstood President?

    The article discusses the Justice Department's dropped case against Olympian David Hearn, which was criticized as baseless, and features a conversation about Herbert Hoover's legacy with Margaret Hoover, his great-granddaughter. It also includes a review of John le Carré's spy novel 'The Spy Who Came in From the Cold'.

  • CRIMEAug 5 · 15:48 UTCABC7 SAN FRANCISCO
    Former Olympian David Hearn's attorneys want Reflecting Pool vandalism case permanently dismissed

    David Hearn's attorneys are seeking to permanently dismiss the Reflecting Pool vandalism case. Criminal charges against Hearn were dropped by Pirro's office in a court filing on Friday.

  • CRIMEAug 5 · 15:48 UTCABC7 CHICAGO
    Former Olympian David Hearn's attorneys want Reflecting Pool vandalism case permanently dismissed

    Former Olympian David Hearn's attorneys have requested the vandalism case involving the Reflecting Pool be permanently dismissed. Criminal charges against him were dropped by Pirro's office in a court filing on Friday.

  • CRIMEAug 5 · 15:48 UTCABC7 NEW YORK
    Former Olympian David Hearn's attorneys want Reflecting Pool vandalism case permanently dismissed

    In a court filing, Pirro's office dropped criminal charges against former Olympian David Hearn. Hearn's attorneys are seeking a permanent dismissal of the case.

  • CRIMEAug 5 · 15:48 UTCABC7 EYEWITNESS LA
    Former Olympian David Hearn's attorneys want Reflecting Pool vandalism case permanently dismissed

    Former Olympian David Hearn's attorneys want the Reflecting Pool vandalism case permanently dismissed. Criminal charges against him were dropped by Pirro's office in a court filing on Friday.

  • POLITICSAug 4 · 23:53 UTCAP NEWS
    Lawyers in Reflecting Pool case say Justice Department knew case was flawed

    The Justice Department dismissed charges against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after new evidence showed the damage stemmed from a contractor's flawed installation and project delays linked to the America 250 celebration. Hearn's lawyers argued the case was flawed from the outset, citing visible issues and the contractor's prior acknowledgment of repair needs.

  • POLITICSAug 4 · 23:50 UTCWTOP DC
    Lawyers in Reflecting Pool case say Justice Department knew case was flawed

    Lawyers for David Hearn, a former Olympian charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, claim the Justice Department knew or should have known the case was flawed. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro dismissed charges against Hearn after new evidence showed the damage stemmed from a contractor's faulty work, not his actions, linking it to a rushed project for the America 250 celebration.

  • POLITICSAug 4 · 23:47 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Lawyers in Reflecting Pool case say Justice Department knew case was flawed

    The Justice Department dismissed charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing new evidence showing the damage resulted from a contractor's flawed installation. Hearn's lawyers argued the case was flawed from the start, while President Donald Trump criticized the decision.

  • CRIMEAug 4 · 22:40 UTCNBC NEWS
    Olympic canoeist charged by Jeanine Pirro seeks to permanently sink Reflecting Pool case

    Olympic canoeist David Hearn, charged by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, is seeking to end the Reflecting Pool case. The case involves the Lincoln Memorial and a drained reflecting pool, with Hearn indicted by a grand jury on July 2.

  • POLITICSAug 4 · 22:03 UTCTHE ATLANTIC
    Trump’s Irrationality Is Dangerous

    The article criticizes Donald Trump's irrational claims about the Reflecting Pool's condition, accusing him of attributing its issues to criminal vandalism rather than acknowledging a botched installation. It highlights U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's decision to drop charges after admitting the pool's problems were due to poor maintenance, which Trump publicly rejected, insisting it was vandalism.

  • CRIMEAug 4 · 19:07 UTCGUARDIAN US
    Ex-Olympian weighing ‘all options’ after reflecting pool charges dropped

    David Hearn's charges related to damaging the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool were dropped. His attorney, Steven Levin, stated Hearn is considering legal remedies, including civil suits and investigations into the prosecutors, after the damage was attributed to a contractor's faulty work.

  • CRIMEAug 4 · 19:07 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Ex-Olympian weighing ‘all options’ after reflecting pool charges dropped

    David Hearn, a former Olympic canoeist, is considering legal remedies after prosecutors dropped charges against him for allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. His attorney stated the damage was attributed to faulty work by a contractor and mentioned potential actions like civil suits and investigations.

  • POLITICSAug 3 · 22:51 UTCWTOP DC
    Trump says Pirro ‘folded like an umbrella’ in bid to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges

    President Donald Trump criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for dropping charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Trump argued Pirro's decision was influenced by a judge's harshness and disagreed with her assessment that the damage resulted from poor construction rather than vandalism. Charges were also dismissed against three others accused of removing paint from the pool.

  • POLITICSAug 3 · 22:40 UTCABC7 SAN FRANCISCO
    U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro meets with Trump at White House amid questions about her future

    U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro met with Trump at the White House as questions arise about her future. The DOJ is seeking to dismiss a Reflecting Pool vandalism charge against Olympian David Hearn.

  • POLITICSAug 3 · 22:40 UTCABC7 CHICAGO
    U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro meets with Trump at White House amid questions about her future

    U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro met with Trump at the White House while questions surround her future. The DOJ is moving to dismiss a vandalism charge against Olympian David Hearn related to the Reflecting Pool.

  • POLITICSAug 3 · 22:40 UTCABC7 NEW YORK
    U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro meets with Trump at White House amid questions about her future

    U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro meets with Trump at the White House amid questions about her future. The DOJ moves to dismiss the Reflecting Pool vandalism charge against Olympian David Hearn.

  • POLITICSAug 3 · 22:40 UTCABC7 EYEWITNESS LA
    U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro meets with Trump at White House amid questions about her future

    U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro met with Trump at the White House as questions arose about her future. The DOJ is seeking to dismiss a vandalism charge against Olympian David Hearn related to the Reflecting Pool.

  • POLITICSAug 3 · 22:09 UTCCBS NEWS
    Trump says Pirro "choked" and "folded like an umbrella" in Reflecting Pool vandalism case

    President Trump criticized Jeanine Pirro for dropping charges against David Hearn, who was accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Trump described Pirro as having 'choked' and 'folded like an umbrella' in the case.

  • POLITICSAug 3 · 21:09 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Trump says Pirro 'folded like an umbrella' in bid to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges

    President Donald Trump criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for dropping charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Trump alleged Pirro 'folded like an umbrella' under judicial pressure, while Hearn claimed he examined the pool's coating and obeyed a park worker's instruction to stop. The Justice Department's decision to dismiss charges marked an embarrassing setback during Trump's second term.

  • POLITICSAug 3 · 20:44 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Trump says Pirro 'folded like an umbrella' in bid to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges

    President Donald Trump criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for dropping charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Trump claimed Pirro 'folded like an umbrella' under judicial pressure and expressed disappointment with her dismissal of the case, which he argued involved deliberate vandalism rather than construction flaws. Hearn stated he briefly touched the pool's coating during a bike ride but complied with a park worker's instructions.

  • POLITICSAug 3 · 20:17 UTCBUSINESS INSIDER
    Trump's silly Reflecting Pool story masks something serious

    Donald Trump's failed renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool led to algae problems, which he falsely attributed to vandals. Federal prosecutors initially charged David Hearn with vandalism, but later dropped the case after determining the issues stemmed from poor contractor work. The article highlights concerns about the Trump administration's potential misuse of federal prosecutors to target perceived enemies.

  • POLITICSAug 3 · 16:23 UTCWASHINGTON CITY PAPER
    The Needle: Olympian Not Guilty of Vandalism, the Kennedy Center Stops Free Tours, Trump Spends $5 Million on Gold Leaf for Statues, and More

    Olympian David Hearn was cleared of vandalism after contractors caused damage to the Reflecting Pool. The Kennedy Center paused free tours following a volunteer's remarks about Trump's renovations. Trump's administration spent $5.1 million on gold leaf for statues near the Lincoln Memorial. Political figures Thom Tillis and John Cornyn pressured the withdrawal of a $1.8 billion slush fund for Jan. 6 rioters. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reversed his stance on measles vaccination.

  • CRIMEAug 3 · 13:14 UTCOHIO CAPITAL JOURNAL
    Prosecutors drop vandalism charges for Reflecting Pool damage, blame ‘contractor error’

    Prosecutors dismissed charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian canoeist, for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The U.S. Attorney cited contractor error by Atlantic Industrial Coatings as the cause, blaming rushed installation and withheld information from the Interior Department.

  • CRIMEAug 3 · 01:10 UTCTENNESSEE LOOKOUT
    Prosecutors drop vandalism charges for Reflecting Pool damage, blame ‘contractor error’

    U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro dismissed vandalism charges against David Hearn for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing contractor error as the likely cause. The Interior Department withheld information about a rushed and flawed installation by Atlantic Industrial Coatings, which led to the pool's lining damage.

  • CRIMEAug 2 · 19:45 UTCWISCONSIN EXAMINER
    Prosecutors drop vandalism charges for Reflecting Pool damage, blame ‘contractor error’

    U.S. prosecutors dismissed vandalism charges against David Hearn for alleged damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing contractor error as the likely cause. The Interior Department withheld information about rushed and flawed installation work by Atlantic Industrial Coatings, leading to peeling and damage attributed to overspray and delamination.

  • CRIMEAug 2 · 04:44 UTCGEORGIA RECORDER
    Prosecutors drop vandalism charges for Reflecting Pool damage, blame ‘contractor error’

    U.S. prosecutors dismissed vandalism charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian canoeist, after determining the damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool likely resulted from contractor error. The U.S. Attorney's office cited withheld information from the Interior Department about rushed and flawed installation by Atlantic Industrial Coatings as the cause of the damage.

  • POLITICSAug 2 · 02:04 UTCTHE HILL
    Democrats slam Trump admin after DOJ drops Reflecting Pool vandalism case

    Democrats are criticizing the Trump administration after the Justice Department dropped a felony destruction of property charge against former Olympian David Hearn, citing that the move validates their claims the administration is weaponizing the Justice Department.

  • POLITICSAug 2 · 00:49 UTCCBS NEWS
    Trump blasts Pirro's decision to drop charges in Reflecting Pool case

    President Trump criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for dismissing charges against David Hearn, who was accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Pirro concluded the peeled paint was caused by flawed installation by the contractor and shifted blame to the Interior Department.

  • CRIMEAug 1 · 23:17 UTCTHE HILL
    Burgum weighs in on alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism case after DOJ dismissal

    Interior Secretary Doug Burgum attributed damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to vandals, contradicting the Justice Department's dismissal of a felony charge against David Hearn, which cited faulty construction as the cause. The DOJ dismissed the destruction-of-property charge after finding new evidence.

  • POLITICSAug 1 · 21:19 UTCFORTUNE
    Trump blasts Pirro after she admitted Reflecting Pool damage was caused by botched installation and blamed Interior Dept. for not sharing information

    President Donald Trump criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for her conclusion that damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool resulted from flawed installation rather than vandalism. Pirro's office dismissed criminal charges against David Hearn, who was accused of damaging the pool, citing new evidence of contractor errors and incomplete information from the Interior Department.

  • POLITICSAug 1 · 19:44 UTCFOX NEWS
    Trump says he 'disagrees 100%' with U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro over Reflecting Pool case

    President Donald Trump publicly disagreed with U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro over the dismissal of a felony case against David Hearn, who was accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Pirro's office cited contractor failures in the pool's renovation as a reason to drop charges, while Trump labeled the incident 'vandalism.'

  • POLITICSAug 1 · 19:44 UTCFOX NEWS POLITICS
    Trump says he 'disagrees 100%' with U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro over Reflecting Pool case

    President Donald Trump publicly disagreed with U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro over the dismissal of a felony case against former U.S. Olympian David Hearn, who was accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Pirro's office cited contractor failures in the pool's renovation as the primary cause of damage, leading to the dismissal, while Trump insisted the incident was 'a pure case of VANDALISM.'

  • POLITICSAug 1 · 19:33 UTCTHE HILL
    CNN’s Jennings defends Olympian after DOJ tosses Reflecting Pool case: ‘He ought to sue’

    Scott Jennings, a Republican political commentator, suggested that Olympian David Hearn should sue the Trump administration over a case involving damage at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The Department of Justice (DOJ) dismissed the case, prompting Jennings' remarks during a CNN interview.

  • CRIMEAug 1 · 19:16 UTCNYT US
    In Dropping Reflecting Pool Case, Pirro Draws Trump’s Wrath

    Jeanine Pirro withdrew a felony charge against the ex-Olympian David Hearn. This action drew criticism from Donald Trump.

  • POLITICSAug 1 · 18:53 UTCAP NEWS
    Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim that Reflecting Pool was damaged by vandals

    President Donald Trump criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for her assertion that damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool resulted from poor construction, not vandalism. Pirro's office dismissed criminal charges against David Hearn, who was accused of damaging the pool, citing new evidence from the Interior Department indicating contractor errors and rushed installation. Trump shared a security camera video he claimed showed vandalism but did not provide clear evidence.

  • POLITICSAug 1 · 18:25 UTCWTOP DC
    Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim that Reflecting Pool was damaged by vandals

    President Donald Trump criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for her assessment that damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool resulted from poor construction rather than vandalism. Pirro's office dismissed charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian accused of damaging the pool, citing new evidence pointing to contractor errors and project delays. Trump shared a security video he claims shows vandalism but provided no new evidence to support his claims.

  • POLITICSAug 1 · 18:22 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim that Reflecting Pool was damaged by vandals

    President Donald Trump criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for her assertion that damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool resulted from poor construction rather than vandalism. Pirro's office dismissed charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian accused of damaging the pool, citing new evidence showing contractor errors and project delays. Trump disputed this, claiming the damage was caused by vandals and sharing a video he alleges shows vandalism.