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Trump Slams Pirro as Judge Dismisses Olympian Vandalism Charges

8/8/2026

Summary

Story summary

President Donald Trump rebuked U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro on August 3, 2026, saying she “choked” and “folded like an umbrella,” and on August 5, 2026 posted that he “disagreed 100 percent,” threatened lawsuits, and said she kept her job.
On August 4, 2026, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s office dismissed vandalism charges against former Olympian David Hearn and three others, citing a botched renovation.
Judge Todd E. Edelman approved the dismissal of David Hearn’s charge on August 6, 2026, without prejudice.

History

Historical Context

The Watergate scandal began with the June 17, 1972 DNC break-in at the Watergate complex, prompting investigations that forced President Richard Nixon to resign on August 9, 1974 after the Supreme Court ordered Oval Office tapes released. The case, which produced 69 indictments, created a precedent for congressional and judicial review of later disputes such as former President Donald Trump’s 2026 clash with U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump rebuked U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro on August 3, 2026, saying she “choked” and “folded like an umbrella,” and on August 5, 2026 posted that he “disagreed 100 percent,” threatened lawsuits, and said she kept her job.
On August 4, 2026, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s office dismissed vandalism charges against former Olympian David Hearn and three others, citing a botched renovation.
Judge Todd E. Edelman approved the dismissal of David Hearn’s charge on August 6, 2026, without prejudice.

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