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Trump says Jeanine Pirro "choked" in dropping Reflecting Pool case

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Trump says Jeanine Pirro "choked" in dropping Reflecting Pool case
CBS News
CBS News6 mins ago
Trump says Jeanine Pirro "choked" in dropping Reflecting Pool case
"She folded like an umbrella," President Trump said of Jeanine Pirro, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.
Deadline
Deadline13 mins ago
Donald Trump Says He’s “Really Disappointed” In Jeanine Pirro After She Moved To Dismiss Reflecting Pool Case: “She Folded Like An Umbrella”
Donald Trump lashed out at Jeanine Pirro, the former Fox News host serving as U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, after she moved to dismiss a felony indictment of the alleged vandal of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Trump said that he “was disappointed in Jeanine Pirro.
New York Post
New York Post19 mins ago
Trump says Jeanine Pirro ‘choked’ by tossing out Reflecting Pool ‘vandalism’ case against Olympian: ‘Folded like an umbrella’
“I was disappointed in Jeanine Pirro. Really disappointed in Jeanine Pirro,” he added. “She folded like an umbrella.”
CNBC
CNBC26 mins ago
Trump sours on Pirro over Reflecting Pool case, won't say her job is safe
President Donald Trump said Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, "choked" and "folded like an umbrella" in the Reflecting Pool case.
The Hill
The Hill51 mins ago
Trump: Pirro ‘choked,’ ‘folded like an umbrella’ in Reflecting Pool case
President Trump said U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro “choked” in her decision to drop charges against U.S. Olympian David Hearn in the Reflecting Pool vandalism case, casting blame on the judge overseeing the case.  “The judge was extremely unfriendly to Jeanine, and frankly, I think she choked because the judge was really
Forbes
Forbes52 mins ago
Trump Reportedly Considers Firing Jeanine Pirro Over Reflecting Pool—Says She ‘Choked’
Trump Reportedly Considers Firing Jeanine Pirro Over Reflecting Pool—Says She ‘Choked’  Forbes
Trump says Jeanine Pirro ‘choked’ in Reflecting Pool vandalism case: ‘Folded like an umbrella’
President Donald Trump said Monday that U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro “choked” in deciding to dismiss the indictment of a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. “I think she choked because the judge was really vicious,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Of
Trump lashes into Jeanine Pirro saying she ‘choked’ on reflecting pool ‘vandalism’ and ‘folded like an umbrella’
The president is reportedly considering firing DC’s top prosecutor after court filings blamed his administration for damage
CNN
CNN1 hrs ago
Furious Trump is considering removing Pirro over Reflecting Pool filing, sources say
Furious Trump is considering removing Pirro over Reflecting Pool filing, sources say  CNN
MSNBC
MSNBC2 hrs ago
Jeanine Pirro’s botched Reflecting Pool case reaffirms the grand jury’s importance
The case against David Hearn is only the latest reminder of the grand jury’s institutional significance in Donald Trump’s second term.
Newsweek
Newsweek4 hrs ago
Jeanine Pirro's Chances of Exiting Trump Admin Amid DC Reflecting Pool Feud
Prediction markets put Jeanine Pirro's exit odds near certain after Trump's public split over the Reflecting Pool.
Think Jeanine Pirro Acted Honorably in the Hearn Case? Think Again.
It’s hard to imagine a more consummate and humiliating debacle than the retreat the Department of Justice was forced to execute last Friday in the Reflecting Pool case. Having staked a large portion of its remaining credibility on the charges against David Hearn, the 67-year-old former Olympic canoeist it had accused o
Breitbart
Breitbart1 days ago
Sen. Kennedy: Pirro 'Was Right to Pull Back' Reflecting Pool Charges
Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press," Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) said U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro "was right to pull back" the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool vandalism charge against a former Olympian.
ABC News
ABC News1 days ago
Trump criticizes Pirro in Reflecting Pool case: 'I don’t know what she was thinking?'
The Justice Department moved to dismiss the criminal case against Olympian David Hearn.
New York Times
New York Times1 days ago
In Dropping Reflecting Pool Case, Pirro Draws Trump’s Wrath
Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney in Washington, blamed shoddy construction, contradicting President Trump’s pet theory. Mr. Trump said he disagreed “100%” with her.
Trump slams prosecutor for dismissing Reflecting Pool case
The US president's plans to renovate Washington's Reflecting Pool this summer created a national drama after a botched installation led to rapid algae growth. Although Trump repeatedly claimed that vandals were responsible, federal prosecutor Jeanine Pirro rejected the accusation, leading the president to publicly lash
Le Monde
Le Monde1 days ago
Trump slams prosecutor for dismissing Reflecting Pool case
The US president's plans to renovate Washington's Reflecting Pool this summer created a national drama after a botched installation led to rapid algae growth. Although Trump repeatedly claimed that vandals were responsible, federal prosecutor Jeanine Pirro rejected the accusation, leading the president to publicly lash
The Oregonian
The Oregonian1 days ago
Trump blasts his own US attorney appointee after she refutes Reflecting Pool vandalism claims
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro dropped vandalism charges against a former Olympian, blaming poor construction for Reflecting Pool damage.
USA Today
USA Today1 days ago
Reflecting Pool visitors react to DOJ dropping 'vandalism' charges
Reflecting Pool visitors react to DOJ dropping 'vandalism' charges  USA Today
NBC News
NBC News1 days ago
Trump rebukes Jeanine Pirro on decision to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism case
President Donald Trump condemned longtime ally Jeanine Pirro Saturday after she agreed to drop a case against a former Olympic canoeist who was accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Fortune
Fortune1 days ago
Trump blasts Pirro after she admitted Reflecting Pool damage was caused by botched installation and blamed Interior Dept. for not sharing information
Pirro’s office, in a court filing on Friday, moved to drop criminal charges against a former Olympian, David Hearn, who had been accused of deliberately damaging the pool.
CTV News
CTV News1 days ago
Trump slams prosecutor over Reflecting Pool case withdrawal
U.S. President Donald Trump’s extraordinary campaign to blame an apparently botched renovation of Washington’s Reflecting Pool on vandals took another twist Saturday when he attacked his hand-picked prosecutor for dropping charges against an ex-Olympian arrested in the controversy.
Pirro Upended Trump’s Reflecting Pool Nonsense, and He’s Not Happy
Pirro Upended Trump’s Reflecting Pool Nonsense, and He’s Not Happy  New York Magazine
Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times1 days ago
Trump slams DOJ as charges against ex-Olympian in Reflecting Pool case are dropped: 'I disagree 100%'
President Trump publicly opposed the DOJ's dismissal of charges against David Hearn, claiming the damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was vandalism.
Fox News
Fox News2 days ago
Trump says he 'disagrees 100%' with U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro over Reflecting Pool case
Trump publicly broke with U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro on Truth Social, calling Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage a case of "VANDALISM."
Daily Mail
Daily Mail2 days ago
Trump blasts ally Jeanine Pirro's decision to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism case as he disputes DoJ findings
President Donald Trump has blasted Jeanine Pirro, the US Attorney for DC, for dismissing the charges against a US Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Bloomberg
Bloomberg2 days ago
Trump Rebukes DOJ Ally Pirro for Dropping Reflecting Pool Case
President Donald Trump faulted Jeanine Pirro, his handpicked federal prosecutor for Washington, DC, for dropping a criminal charge against a former Olympian accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
UPI
UPI2 days ago
Trump says he disapproves of DOJ dropping reflecting pool charges
President Donald Trump has called out District Attorney Jeanine Pirro after her office moved to dismiss charges against canoeist for vandalism.
PBS NewsHour
PBS NewsHour2 days ago
Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim that Reflecting Pool was damaged by vandals
Pirro's office, in a court filing on Friday, moved to drop criminal charges against a former Olympian, David Hearn, who had been accused of deliberately damaging the pool after it went through a renovation.
Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim that Reflecting Pool was damaged by vandals
President Donald Trump is sharply criticizing U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro after her assessment that damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool following a recent renovation was caused by shoddy construction rather than vandals
AP News
AP News2 days ago
Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim that Reflecting Pool was damaged by vandals
Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim that Reflecting Pool was damaged by vandals  AP News
HuffPost
HuffPost2 days ago
Scott Jennings Has A ‘Strong Reaction’ To DOJ Dragging Ex-Olympian’s ‘Name Through the Mud’
Scott Jennings Has A ‘Strong Reaction’ To DOJ Dragging Ex-Olympian’s ‘Name Through the Mud’  HuffPost
Salon
Salon2 days ago
DOJ reverses charges in Reflecting Pool vandalism case
Federal prosecutors say rushed contractor work, not vandalism, caused damage leading to charges against an Olympian
Dawn
Dawn2 days ago
US drops case against former Olympian accused of damaging Reflecting Pool, admits damage due to botched renovation
US drops case against former Olympian accused of damaging Reflecting Pool, admits damage due to botched renovation  Dawn
RTÉ News
RTÉ News2 days ago
US drops vandalism charge against former Olympian
The US Justice Department has dropped its case against a former Olympian accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
ESPN
ESPN2 days ago
DOJ to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism case against David Hearn
DOJ to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism case against David Hearn  ESPN
US drops Reflecting Pool case, admits damage due to botched work
A 67-year-old had been charged with felony vandalism in US federal court.
NPR
NPR2 days ago
Prosecutors move to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism case, saying 'botched installation' to blame
The government had accused David Hearn of ripping a piece of sealant after a $14 million renovation. Hearn has repeatedly said that he simply touched the water in the pool out of curiosity last month.
Prosecutors Drop Case Against Olympic Canoeist Charged With Vandalizing Reflecting Pool - WSJ
Prosecutors Drop Case Against Olympic Canoeist Charged With Vandalizing Reflecting Pool  WSJ
CBC News
CBC News2 days ago
U.S. Justice Department dismisses case against ex-Olympian accused of damaging D.C. reflecting pool
The U.S. Justice Department moved Friday to dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Reuters
Reuters2 days ago
US says contractor caused Reflecting Pool damage, drops case against former Olympian
US says contractor caused Reflecting Pool damage, drops case against former Olympian  Reuters
U.S. Justice Department dismisses case against former Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool
Information shows that the damage was the result of a ‘flawed installation’ as well as the ‘rush to complete the project’ before America 250 celebrations, court filing stated
DOJ drops criminal case against ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool
The Justice Department moved Friday to dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Toronto Star
Toronto Star🏁 first to report2 days ago
Justice Department drops criminal case against ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool
Justice Department drops criminal case against ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool  Toronto Star