U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro Clashes With Donald Trump Over Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Damage
Former President Donald Trump is criticizing U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro after she stated that damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was due to shoddy construction and not vandalism. Pirro's office moved to drop criminal charges against a former Olympian…
Houston, TX, August 1, 2026 —
A disagreement has emerged between former President Donald Trump and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro regarding the cause of damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Pirro’s office recently took action to dismiss criminal charges against a former Olympian who had been accused of damaging the pool, presenting new evidence that suggests the damage resulted from poor construction rather than intentional vandalism.
Pirro’s office stated that their assessment indicated the damage was a consequence of a “botched installation,” a finding that contrasts with the view held by former President Trump. He has publicly asserted that vandals were responsible for the majority of the damage to the landmark.
The U.S. Attorney’s office, under Pirro’s direction, moved to drop the charges after reviewing evidence that pointed towards construction flaws. This development signifies a shift in the official investigation’s focus, away from attributing the damage solely to criminal acts.
Despite the U.S. Attorney’s revised assessment and subsequent legal action, former President Trump has maintained his position, insisting on the presence of vandalism as the primary cause of the damage to the reflecting pool.
Story summarized from the original created by Aamer Madhani, Associated Press on www.click2houston.com, see more information here.
