Trump criticizes DOJ over dropped charges in Lincoln Memorial pool vandalism case
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Donald Trump, Jeanine Pirro, David Hearn
Washington, D.C., USA
August 1, 2026
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The US Department of Justice dropped charges against former Olympian David Hearn regarding damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. US Attorney Jeanine Pirro stated the damage was due to 'botched installation' rather than vandalism. President Trump publicly disagreed with the decision, insisting that vandalism occurred.
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