President Trump publicly condemned U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s decision to dismiss the felony vandalism case against former Olympian David Hearn, labeling it a “pure case of VANDALISM” in his sharp rebuke.

The president addressed the move on Saturday with unambiguous language: “I disagree 100% with Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, on the Reflecting Pool.” He criticized her office’s dismissal motion, stating he “doesn’t know what she was thinking?” and insisted the damage—specifically grass marked with “86 47” and other areas of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool—was intentionally vandalized.

Trump emphasized that while contractors may have faced installation challenges, he maintained the “major damage was caused by VANDALS,” urging Americans to examine the evidence themselves. His remarks directly countered Pirro’s office, which had previously indicted Hearn for allegedly ripping up blue sealant on June 19 under a felony property-destruction statute after prosecutors alleged over $1,000 in damages.

The dismissal motion, filed after the Interior Department provided documents showing contractor installation errors and rushed timelines ahead of America’s 250th anniversary events, argued the original indictment lacked sufficient evidence to prove vandalism beyond reasonable doubt. A visual inspection later revealed damage patterns inconsistent with typical vandal activity, including areas where a vandals would unlikely peel sealant.

Trump’s criticism follows a dramatic shift in the government’s stance after new evidence emerged, yet he insists the distinction between contractor issues and intentional acts remains critical. His public demand for accountability has drawn scrutiny as Pirro’s office seeks to determine what further investigation remains open regarding the broader site damage.