I disagree 100% with Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, on the Reflecting Pool. I don’t know what she was thinking? To me, it was a pure case of VANDALISM, that included the grass, which had a big 86 47 emblazoned in giant letters on it, and other elements of the surrounding area. There may have been some contractor difficulty, but the major damage was caused by VANDALS! President DJT
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The statement correctly refers to a real “86 47” grass-marking incident and alleged vandalism around the Reflecting Pool, but its central claim—that most or all major pool damage was caused by vandals—is contradicted by later findings from Pirro’s office identifying a rushed, flawed contractor installation as the likely cause of widespread damage.
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- The terms “major damage,” “other elements,” and “surrounding area” are imprecise, so the report distinguishes between specific alleged vandalism incidents and the broader deterioration of the pool.
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Jeanine Pirro was the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.
The Justice Department identified Jeanine Ferris Pirro as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.
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The widespread or major damage to the Reflecting Pool was a pure case of vandalism.
Pirro’s office later said newly discovered records strongly suggested that a rushed and botched contractor installation caused the widespread damage, making it difficult to attribute that damage to vandalism beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Contractor difficulties may have contributed to the damage, but vandals caused most of it.
Available evidence points in the opposite direction: the prosecutor’s later filing characterized flawed installation and a rushed project schedule as the primary explanation for the pool’s widespread deterioration.
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Large “86 47” markings appeared in grass on the National Mall.
Photos showed markings appearing to depict “86 47” in National Mall grass, and U.S. Park Police investigated the incident as possible vandalism. However, officials initially said the cause of the grass discoloration had not been determined.
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The “86 47” grass markings were part of the damage to the Reflecting Pool itself.
The reported markings were on the west lawn of the Washington Monument, near the World War II Memorial, rather than established damage to the pool’s liner or basin. Their cause and connection to the pool damage were not established.
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There were genuine vandalism allegations involving the Reflecting Pool area.
Authorities reported arrests, citations, and an indictment involving alleged vandalism or property damage at the pool. Those proceedings concerned specific alleged acts and did not establish that vandalism caused the pool’s broader peeling and deterioration.
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Pirro’s office moved to dismiss the case against former Olympian David Hearn after reviewing additional records about the project’s construction and damage.
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The July 2 indictment alleged that David Hearn ripped a piece of the recently installed blue sealant from the pool, but the Justice Department emphasized that the charges were allegations and that he was presumed innocent.
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The Park Police reported that “86 47” was marked in grass on the west lawn of the Washington Monument and said the cause of the discoloration had not yet been determined.
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The pool was reportedly refilled between June 4 and June 9, while the alleged liner cut was reported on June 9, leaving uncertainty about the timing and nature of that damage.
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apnews.com
apnews.com · Accessed 4 Aug 2026, 14:33
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goodmorningamerica.com
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apnews.com · Accessed 4 Aug 2026, 14:33
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cbsnews.com
cbsnews.com · Accessed 4 Aug 2026, 14:33
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investing.com
investing.com · Accessed 4 Aug 2026, 14:33
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washingtonpost.com
washingtonpost.com · Accessed 4 Aug 2026, 14:33
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justice.gov
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apnews.com · Accessed 4 Aug 2026, 14:33
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theatlantic.com
theatlantic.com · Accessed 4 Aug 2026, 14:33
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