Timeline of Trump’s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Renovation Saga

President Trump vowed to restore the Reflecting Pool, a defining feature of Washington. Months later, it is empty and closed to the public.

By Pooja Salhotra

Trump Rebukes DOJ Ally Pirro for Dropping Reflecting Pool Case

President Donald Trump faulted Jeanine Pirro, his handpicked federal prosecutor for Washington, DC, for dropping a criminal charge against a former Olympian accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

By Jordan Fabian

Trump slams prosecutor for dismissing Reflecting Pool case

The US president's plans to renovate Washington's Reflecting Pool this summer created a national drama after a botched installation led to rapid algae growth. Although Trump repeatedly claimed that vandals were responsible, federal prosecutor Jeanine Pirro rejected the accusation, leading the president to publicly lash out on Saturday.

Trump offering early access to online posts in move seen as corruption

Truth Social, where Trump’s account is by far the largest, to offer users early access for up to $100,000 per month Donald Trump is now offering early access to his Truth Social posts in a move that has been seen as corruption benefitting a sitting president. Trump Media and Technology Group officially rolled out its new subscription-based data service on Saturday, giving paying customers faster, real-time access to Truth Social posts from Trump and other high-profile accounts. Continue read...

By Marina Dunbar

Trump says he 'disagrees 100%' with U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro over Reflecting Pool case

Trump publicly broke with U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro on Truth Social, calling Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage a case of "VANDALISM."

Trump denounces Justice Department decision to drop Reflecting Pool charges

The US president pushes back after a federal prosecutor says damage caused by 'botched' installation, not vandalism.

Trump's threat to push ahead on settlement fund injects new uncertainty into attorney general talks

A new announcement from Trump appeared to put the fund back on the table — and dinged the two senators who are leaving Capitol Hill when their terms end.

Trump disputes his own Justice Department’s findings on Reflecting Pool

US President ⁠Donald Trump posted on Saturday ⁠that he disagrees with his ⁠own Justice Department’s findings that a flawed installation, not vandalism, caused the lining of the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington to peel. “I disagree 100% with Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. Attorney for the District of ‌Columbia, on the Reflecting Pool,” Trump wrote in a post on his Truth Social platform. “I don’t know what she was thinking? To me, it was a pure case of VANDALISM.” In a co...

By Reuters

Fast access to Trump's ‘Truth Social’ posts goes on sale for $100,000 per month

US President Donald Trump's posts on his Truth Social platform can move markets with a few keystrokes. Starting Saturday, for a fee of $100,000 a month, Wall Street traders can access his "Truth API" service to have high-speed access to the president's announcements about economic policy and global affairs. Ethics experts say the venture blurs the lines between public office and private profit.

By FRANCE 24

Joe Rogan says Trump has ‘no clear way’ to end Iran war

‘It makes us less safe because America has done this thing — this unprovoked attack — and so now they have a reason to attack back,’ podcaster said

By Brendan Rascius

Trump Doubles Down On Reflecting Pool Vandal Claims—After Pirro Drops Vandalism Case

Trump has repeatedly claimed vandals are to blame for issues the Reflecting Pool has experienced during its renovation.

By Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes Staff

‘He totally manipulated them’: Donald Trump sparks outrage with ‘blackmail’ against college football

Both the Big Ten and the SEC had previously opposed the Protect College Sports Act in its current version. But the two conferences changed their mind after United States President Donald Trump got involved, and people are not happy about it. In a surprising change of opinion, both the Big Ten and SEC voted Friday…

Conrad Black: Trump’s unfair tariffs are an opportunity for Canada

We must work to improve our competitiveness and standard of living

By Conrad Black

Trump rejects Iran link in Minnesota cyberattacks, blames Governor Tim Walz instead

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By TOI World Desk

Trump slams DOJ as charges against ex-Olympian in Reflecting Pool case are dropped: 'I disagree 100%'

President Trump publicly opposed the DOJ's dismissal of charges against David Hearn, claiming the damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was vandalism.

Inside the plot to bring down Gianni Infantino — US government official leads an investigation into ties with Donald Trump

By Tom Morgan

'Princess Of Darkness': Woman Behind Trump's Fundraising Machine

O'Rourke is a well-established fundraiser based in Florida who worked on Trump's 2016 and 2020 campaigns before being chosen to lead fundraising for the entire 2024 campaign.

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro Will Drop Reflecting Pool Vandalism Charges Against Ex-Olympian, Says “Botched Installation” Caused Damage

Contradicting claims made repeatedly by President Donald Trump, U.S. attorney Jeanine Pirro now says she will seek to dismiss a felony charge against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn who had been accused of ripping up a small square piece of new blue lining from the renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. In a motion filed Friday […]

By Greg Evans

Trump vaccine policy reversal deepens rift with Health Secretary Kennedy - report

Trump’s renewed focus on vaccines has put RFK Jr. under pressure, unsettled HHS officials and exposed shifting lines of authority inside the department.

‘Very scary’: Greenland's Southeast Asian migrants caught in Trump’s takeover push

As United States President Donald Trump seeks control of Greenland, the island’s growing Southeast Asian migrant community faces uncertainty. In part one of this series, CNA looks at how Filipino and Thai migrants are responding.

Trump orders a new offensive against Iran as soon as this weekend: WSJ

Donald Trump Scorches Jeanine Pirro After She Drops David Hearn Charge Over Alleged Reflecting Pool Vandalism

Donald Trump just lashed out at U.S. attorney Jeanine Pirro after she decided to dismiss a felony charge against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn for allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Check out 47's scorching Truth…

By TMZ Staff

"Pure Case Of Vandalism": Trump Rages As DoJ Drops Reflecting Pool Case Against Former Olympian

"Pure Case Of Vandalism": Trump Rages As DoJ Drops Reflecting Pool Case Against Former Olympian Update (1245ET): President Trump has not taken kindly to the DoJ dropping their case against the former Olympian for vandalizing the Reflecting Pool, exclaiming his displeasure in a post on X: 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... ...th...

By Tyler Durden

White House slammed for using Bad Bunny song in new ICE deportation video

The Puerto Rican artist has been a vocal critic of the Trump administration's immigration policies The post White House slammed for using Bad Bunny song in new ICE deportation video appeared first on NME.

By Poppy Burton

Trump reaffirms U.S. recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara

"The United States is unequivocal: we recognise Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara and support Morocco's serious, credible, and realistic Autonomy Proposal as the only basis for a just and lasting solution. Any other path prolongs the status quo and is unacceptable. This dispute must end now, and the United States will continue to push toward that goal."

By Charles Nixon