Trump urges DOJ to reconsider dropping Reflecting Pool vandalism charges

President Donald Trump has formally requested that the Justice Department reverse its recent decision to dismiss criminal charges against individuals accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. In a letter addressed to U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro, Trump urged her to “re‑visit her hastily made decision,” maintaining that the pool’s deteriorated appearance was the result of intentional vandalism rather than natural wear.

The Department of Justice had previously moved to drop the case, citing insufficient evidence to prove criminal intent behind the alleged damage. Trump’s appeal underscores his continued focus on the incident, which has drawn public attention to the condition of the historic site. No response from Pirro or the Justice Department has been released at the time of this report.