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Charges Dropped in Lincoln Memorial Pool Sabotage Case

8/1/2026

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U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro dropped charges against David Hearn over alleged sabotage of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation.
Pirro said the sealant damage resulted from flawed installation.
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he viewed the incident as vandalism, cited “86 47” letters on the grass, and criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and National Security Adviser Michael Waltz for missteps involving Poland and a Signal group chat.

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U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro dropped charges against David Hearn over alleged sabotage of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation.
Pirro said the sealant damage resulted from flawed installation.
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he viewed the incident as vandalism, cited “86 47” letters on the grass, and criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and National Security Adviser Michael Waltz for missteps involving Poland and a Signal group chat.