Trump Doubles Down On Reflecting Pool Vandal Claims—After Pirro Drops Vandalism Case Pequeño is a breaking news reporter who covers tech and more.Aug 01, 2026, 02:16pm EDTToplinePresident Donald Trump said Saturday he disagreed with U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro’s decision to drop a vandalism case regarding the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, doubling down on claims that vandals damaged the landmark’s renovations.Trump said Saturday he disagreed with Pirro's decision.Photo by Kenny Holston-Pool/Getty ImagesKey FactsTrump said in a Truth Social post, “I disagree 100% with Jeanine Pirro,” after her office said Friday that the evidence given to it after charges were filed against former Olympian David Hearn “significantly undermine the evidentiary basis for the indictment.”This is a developing story. Check back for updates.LOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video