U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, who oversees federal prosecutions in Washington, D.C., recently criticized a reporter for bringing up questions about President Donald Trump's pressure to re-open a case involving David Hearn, a former Olympic athlete. Hearn was initially accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, but the case collapsed earlier this year after Pirro dropped the charges. In a court filing, she stated the damage was the result of a "botched" construction project by the Trump administration, not vandalism. Trump has since criticized Pirro, saying she "folded like an umbrella" and "choked" under pressure. During a press conference focused on cryptocurrency fraud, a reporter asked Pirro about Trump's attempts to "revisit" the reflecting pool case. Pirro grew frustrated and refused to answer, stating she was focused on the cryptocurrency issue. When the reporter tried to raise the topic again, Pirro became more agitated, repeatedly saying "No! No, and no!" and asking if anyone wanted to discuss the case further. Initially, prosecutors claimed Hearn had violently ripped out a new "American flag blue" liner installed in the reflecting pool. However, Pirro's office later admitted that the sealant had begun peeling almost immediately after the construction was completed. Contractors were also found to have left behind "widespread damage." Only after the indictment was filed did the Department of the Interior determine the damage was due to poor installation, not vandalism. Hearn's legal team has asked a judge to dismiss the case with prejudice, which would prevent prosecutors from recharging him with felony charges. On his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump criticized Hearn's attorney, Norm Eisen, using strong language and urging Pirro to reconsider her decision to drop the case. Eisen has argued that Trump's comments suggest an effort to re-charge Hearn, and he has warned that if innocent people can be wrongly accused, "every American is at risk." Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin has said the issue stems from the Trump administration and should be resolved without involving Hearn.