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‘Folded like an umbrella’: Trump attacks ally prosecutor over Reflecting Pool case
HK🏛️ PoliticsConservative5 hr. ago

‘Folded like an umbrella’: Trump attacks ally prosecutor over Reflecting Pool case

US President Donald Trump criticized US Attorney Jeanine Pirro for dropping a case against former Olympian David Hearn, alleging vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Trump claimed the case was dropped due to pressure from a judge and accused Pirro of 'choking' and 'folding like an umbrella.' Pirro's office stated the damage was caused by poor construction rather than vandalism, leading to the dismissal of charges. The pool's renovation, which cost $14.7 million, faced criticism for issues such as algae blooms and peeling linings. Trump previously blamed vandals for the problems, citing surveillance footage showing individuals damaging the pool.

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South China Morning Post logoSouth China Morning PostIndependentConservative5 hr. ago
‘Folded like an umbrella’: Trump attacks ally prosecutor over Reflecting Pool case

US President Donald Trump criticized US Attorney Jeanine Pirro for dropping a case against former Olympian David Hearn, alleging vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Trump claimed the case was dropped due to pressure from a judge and accused Pirro of 'choking' and 'folding like an umbrella.' Pirro's office stated the damage was caused by poor construction rather than vandalism, leading to the dismissal of charges. The pool's renovation, which cost $14.7 million, faced criticism for issues such as algae blooms and peeling linings. Trump previously blamed vandals for the problems, citing surveillance footage showing individuals damaging the pool.

Bias read (Conservative): The article frames the situation through Trump's perspective, emphasizing his frustration with the decision to drop the case and portraying Pirro as a political ally who failed under judicial pressure. The language used ('choked,' 'folded like an umbrella') carries a dismissive tone toward the legal

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