Jump to content IndependentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our app AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleInterior Secretary Doug Burgum testifies during the House National Resources Committee on the budget request for the Interior Department on Capitol Hill in May (AP)Interior Secretary Doug Burgum's claim that vandals damaged the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was publicly contradicted by an X community note. The contradiction cited a Department of Justice filing, which stated the damage resulted from flawed contractor installation and a rushed project, not vandalism. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro subsequently dropped criminal charges against an Olympic canoeist and three other defendants, acknowledging shoddy workmanship as the cause. President Donald Trump strongly disagreed with Pirro's decision, insisting the damage was vandalism and criticizing her for 'choking' under pressure. Despite President Trump's reported fury and private meetings, U.S. Attorney Pirro has remained in her position. In fullDoug Burgum gets devastating community note after claiming that vandals destroyed the Reflecting PoolMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Interior Secretary embarrassed after insisting vandals wrecked Reflecting Pool
Jump to content IndependentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our app AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleInterior Secretary Doug Burgum testifies during the House National Resources Committee on the budget request for the Interior Department on Capitol Hill in May (AP)Interior Secretary Doug Burgum's claim that vandals damaged the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was publicly contradicted by an X community note. The contradiction cited a Department of Justice filing, which stated the damage resulted from flawed contractor installation and a rushed project, not vandalism. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro subsequently dropped criminal charges against an Olympic canoeist and three other defendants, acknowledging shoddy workmanship as the cause. President Donald Trump strongly disagreed with Pirro's decision, insisting the damage was vandalism and criticizing her for 'choking' under pressure. Despite President Trump's reported fury and private meetings, U.S. Attorney Pirro has remained in her position. In fullDoug Burgum gets devastating community note after claiming that vandals destroyed the Reflecting PoolMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
