Ripple effects: Three people have Reflecting Pool charges dropped after Hearn request

Source: www.npr.org · Section: headlines · Bias: Center-Left · Published: Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:33:05 GMT

Federal prosecutors moved to drop their case against David Hearn, blaming Reflecting Pool damage on a "botched installation" rather than vandalism. That has implications for others who were charged.

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Center-Right: Burgum sticks to Reflecting Pool vandalism story as Pirro catches Trump heat for blaming 'botched' installation — thehill.com
Center: More Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool charges dropped by Pirro's office — www.cbsnews.com
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Center-Left: Trump Is Literally Claiming There’s Video from the Reflecting Pool of Someone ‘Cutting It With a Box Knife’ Even After DOJ Gave Up — www.mediaite.com
Right: Trump is reportedly FURIOUS at Jeanine Pirro — and may fire her — www.theblaze.com
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Center-Right: The Reflecting Pool Debacle Reflects Trump’s Essential Spite — www.nationalreview.com

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