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Trump Slams DA for Dropping Reflecting Pool Damage Case

8/11/2026

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President Donald Trump condemned U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s decision to drop the case against Olympian David Hearn.
Trump shared a screenshot quoting National Park Service “W-1,” who said Hearn placed his hands in Reflecting Pool and ripped coating.
Prosecutors asked the court on July 2 to dismiss the charge, citing faulty installation by Atlantic Industrial Coatings.
Trump said the indictment listed damage over $1,000 and admitted contractor error before July 4 opening.

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President Donald Trump condemned U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s decision to drop the case against Olympian David Hearn.
Trump shared a screenshot quoting National Park Service “W-1,” who said Hearn placed his hands in Reflecting Pool and ripped coating.
Prosecutors asked the court on July 2 to dismiss the charge, citing faulty installation by Atlantic Industrial Coatings.
Trump said the indictment listed damage over $1,000 and admitted contractor error before July 4 opening.