politics
Trump again rebukes Jeanine Pirro over reflecting pool ‘vandalism’ case
President attacks ‘terrible mistake’ of US attorney, who said in court filing damage stemmed from botched renovation
TL;DR
- Donald Trump criticized US Attorney Jeanine Pirro for her handling of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool case.
- Pirro's office stated that damage to the pool was due to a "botched" renovation, not vandalism.
- Charges were dismissed against a former Olympian and three others in connection with the incidents.
- Trump accused Pirro of making a "terrible mistake" and a "stupid thing."
- The case involved a $15 million renovation that was plagued by problems attributed to the contractor.
- Legal action, including civil suits and requests for sanctions, is being considered by the defense attorney.