Jeanine Pirro Confronts Reporter Over Trump’s Reflecting Pool Case Demands

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro confronts reporter over Trump's push to re-open vandalism case against ex-Olympian David Hearn.

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September 10, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro faced off with a reporter during a press conference on cryptocurrency fraud, refusing to address the president’s calls to re-open a case involving a former Olympian accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

The case against 67-year-old David Hearn was dropped this summer after Pirro’s office admitted that the damage to the monument resulted from a poorly executed construction project, not vandalism. Despite this, President Trump has demanded that the charges be reinstated, accusing Pirro of folding like an umbrella and “choking.”

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During the event, a reporter asked about the case, prompting Pirro to dismiss the topic, stating she would not discuss it. She emphasized her focus on cryptocurrency fraud, citing an executive order as a priority. When pressed again, she grew frustrated, repeatedly refusing to engage. A judge is reportedly considering blocking the Department of Justice from recharging Hearn, who has requested a dismissal with prejudice to prevent future charges.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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