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Trump Decries Dismissal of Olympian, Blames Vandalism Over Contractor Error

8/4/2026

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U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro dismissed the felony indictment against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn on Friday.
New Interior evidence showed a botched contractor installation, not vandalism, caused the $14 million pool lining to peel.
President Donald Trump called the dismissal a mistake, insisted vandals caused the damage, and pledged pool repair within two weeks.
The motions also dropped misdemeanor charges against Dr. Sophie Dennison-Gibby and Justin Carreno, each under $1,000.

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U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro dismissed the felony indictment against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn on Friday.
New Interior evidence showed a botched contractor installation, not vandalism, caused the $14 million pool lining to peel.
President Donald Trump called the dismissal a mistake, insisted vandals caused the damage, and pledged pool repair within two weeks.
The motions also dropped misdemeanor charges against Dr. Sophie Dennison-Gibby and Justin Carreno, each under $1,000.