Trump rebukes Jeanine Pirro for dropping Reflecting Pool charges
The Justice Department moved to drop a criminal case against a former athlete accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after receiving evidence suggesting the damage was caused by construction problems rather than vandalism. President Trump had claimed vandals were responsible and criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's conclusion that the damage resulted from shoddy workmanship, calling her assessment a failure. Trump's advisors have noted he has the authority to fire federal prosecutors like Pirro.
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6 developments- Jul 31Justice Department moves to drop case against ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool
- Aug 1Trump says he disapproves of DOJ dropping reflecting pool charges
- Aug 3Trump blasts Jeanine Pirro, says she ‘choked’ in dropping reflecting pool case
- Aug 4Trump laid into Pirro in a tense White House meeting. But their long history might save her job
- Aug 5Trump hasn't 'made a determination' on firing Pirro in pool dispute
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Quiet for 62 daysLast development · Aug 5 — Trump hasn't 'made a determination' on firing Pirro in pool dispute
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30 viewpointsTrump says Pirro 'folded like an umbrella' after move to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
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17 viewpointsTrump publicly rebukes U.S. Attorney Pirro over Reflecting Pool case but stops short of firing her
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